Adoption Family Finding Social Worker

Posted 09 March 2023
Salary Up to £35.00 per annum + Benefits
LocationBlackburn
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work Fostering
ReferenceJ7434_1678374164
Contact NameJames Doherty

Job description

A Local Authority in Blackburn and Darwen is looking for an Adoption Social Worker to join its Family Finding team. This is a Locum Social Work role.

Benefits for you as a Locum Adoption Family finding Social Worker:

  • working arrangements are very flexible
  • offer modern, comfortable office accommodation
  • can work from home when you are not required within the office
  • free car parking for agency staff very close to the office
  • a central location near to main road networks, shops and services in the local community.

Your responsibilities as a Locum Adoption Family finding Social Worker:

  • case responsibility for children on Placement Orders
  • family finding to ensure that permanence through adoption is achieved where possible and appropriate
  • working closely with social workers in the Safeguarding Teams care planning for potential adoption plans

Requirements of a Locum Adoption Family finding Social Worker:

- Current registration with Social Work England

- 2 years post qualifying UK experience

- Qualified Social Worker BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent

Pay rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Location: Blackburn

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact James Doherty on 07825213518 or email jdoherty@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details.

If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!

What do you get from working with me?

- CV enhancement

- Application form enhancement

- Access to many jobs in the market

- One central point of contact

- Interview preparation assistance

- Expert consultation

- Questions answered

- Offer negotiation