Adoption and Fostering Social Worker

2 days ago


North Walsham, Norfolk, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Child Welfare Support Worker to join our Polaris Community team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child welfare and a passion for supporting foster parents and their families.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

  • Supporting foster parents and their families to provide a stable and secure home for children and young people.
  • Monitoring the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents.
  • Providing regular supervision to allocated foster parents.
  • Working in partnership with the foster family, social workers, and other professionals to identify and meet the needs of children and young people.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
  • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
  • The ability to produce high-quality reports and documents.
  • A full driving licence and confidence in transporting children and young people.
What We Offer

This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,532 per annum dependent on experience, opportunities for professional development and career progression, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and a range of benefits including a company car or car allowance, annual leave, and life assurance.



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