Fostering and Kinship Care Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time
Job Description:

As a Connected Carers Social Worker with Randstad Care, you will play a vital role in supporting families and children in need of care. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct thorough assessments of connected carers to determine their suitability to care for children within their family network. You will also provide ongoing support, supervision, and guidance to approved connected carers, ensuring they have the resources needed to provide high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of connected carers to determine their suitability to care for children within their family network.
• Provide ongoing support, supervision, and guidance to approved connected carers, ensuring they have the resources needed to provide high-quality care.
• Develop care plans that address the needs of children and ensure that their welfare is promoted in the placement.
• Work collaboratively with children, carers, and professionals from various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with legal requirements and best practices.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Previous experience in fostering, kinship care, or children's services.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding policies, and fostering regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with carers, children, and professionals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home or the office
• Relocation Package: Up to £8,000
• Excellent Pension: Up to 14% match
• Generous Leave: 26 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Well-being Support: Sickness pay, counseling, and a 24/7 confidential hotline
• Discounts: Access to 100s of deals via the Hapi App
• Referral Incentive: £300 voucher for referrals (T&Cs apply)


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