Family Support Worker

21 hours ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Child Protection Professional - Fostering Team Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Protection Professional to join our Fostering and Kinship Team. As a qualified social worker with experience in fostering, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of foster carers, providing ongoing support, and working collaboratively with other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

This is a 12-month maternity cover role, with the potential to become fully permanent after this year. Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child protection policies and procedures, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

About the Role

The Child Protection Professional will be responsible for managing a caseload of around 12 foster carers, providing regular updates and feedback to managers and stakeholders. They must have a Social Work Degree and a driving license, with the ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities.

The salary for this role is up to £49,350 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including home working opportunities, a local authority pension scheme, and tailored induction and ongoing training.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assessing the needs of foster carers and developing strategies to support them
  • Providing regular updates and feedback to managers and stakeholders
  • Working collaboratively with other agencies to ensure effective service delivery
  • Maintaining accurate records and reports, adhering to data protection guidelines
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of up to £49,350 per annum
  • A low caseload, ensuring manageable workload
  • Home working opportunities, offering flexibility and work-life balance
  • Tailored induction and ongoing training, supporting professional development
  • A local authority pension scheme, providing financial security


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