Senior Social Work Practitioner
2 days ago
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our team at HCRG Staffing. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional supervision to a caseload of approved foster carers, promoting the safe care and development of looked-after children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide regular supervision to foster carers, ensuring they receive the support and guidance needed to provide high-quality care.
- Conduct assessments of new foster carer applicants, completing reports within expected timescales and presenting them to the IFA Fostering Panel for approval.
- Work closely with the Assistant Team Manager and Carer Recruitment & Retention Manager to deliver comprehensive training programs for foster carers.
- Facilitate support groups for foster carers and their children, as well as attend carer retention activities and events.
- Attend social/celebration events for in-house foster carers and Brighter Futures for Children's Children Looked After and Care Leavers.
- Maintain up-to-date case recording on carers' files and other records, adhering to fostering regulations and practice standards.
Requirements:
- Professional Social Work qualification (CQSW, CSW, DipSW, BA, MA or equivalent).
- Social Work England registration.
- Appropriate Post Qualifying Moderated Training e.g., PQ Level 1 or 2 / Consolidation or Specialist / Practice Teacher of Enabling Learning or equivalent is desirable.
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current childcare legislation, regulations, and statutory guidance.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Fostering legislation, regulations, National Minimum Standards and best practice guidance.
- Understanding of the assessment process for foster carers.
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills.
Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
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