Fostering Social Worker

1 day ago

Rochdale, United Kingdom Tripod Partners Full time

Fostering Social Worker - Family and Friends Team

Rochdale Borough Council

Up to £35 per hour

Rochdale Borough Council is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join our Fostering Service as part of the dynamic Family and Friends Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, supporting our commitment to keeping children safe and ensuring they thrive within connected care arrangements.

Why Join Rochdale's Fostering Service?

This is an exciting time to be joining the service We are investing heavily in our staff and fostering families through leading-edge practice models:

* We have successfully launched the Mockingbird and No Wrong Door programs.

* We are currently underway with plans to train all fostering staff and foster carers in the Secure Base model.

* All social workers in the fostering service will be trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice and Psychotherapy (DDP) level 1.

Key Responsibilities

We require an experienced candidate with a proven background in safeguarding children and working effectively with families.

* Family & Connected Care Expertise: Direct experience of completing assessments with families, supporting and supervising connected foster carers is essential.

* Assessment Skills: Possess excellent assessment skills, ensuring comprehensive evaluations that consistently keep the child’s needs central.

* Safeguarding & Legislation: Demonstrate a passion for safeguarding children and a strong understanding of fostering legislation and regulations.

* Inter-Agency Working: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

* Child-Centred Practice: Proven background in safeguarding children and working directly with families to promote stability and well-being.

About You

You will be a dedicated and resilient Social Worker who is committed to providing the highest quality of support to our connected carers. You must be eager to engage with and implement new practice models (Secure Base, DDP, Mockingbird) to enhance the stability and security of children in care.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced and passionate Social Worker ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking Fostering Service, we encourage you to apply

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