Fostering Social Work Specialist

8 hours ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to provide support and supervision to kinship foster carers in Wigan. The successful candidate will work closely with staff within the service and social work teams to effectively match children to families.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent in social work, be registered with Social Work England, and possess significant frontline experience in Children's Social Services within the UK.

Estimated Salary: £35 per hour (assignment rate)

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality support and supervision to kinship foster carers.
  • Assess and develop training opportunities for foster carers.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports for various purposes.
  • Carry out annual reviews of foster families.

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