Kinship Fostering Assessment Social Worker

Posted 12 September 2023
Salary Up to £42.00 per hour
LocationWest Sussex
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
Reference36260_1694534288
Contact NameWill Rock

Job description

West Sussex County Council is looking for a Social Worker to join in their Kinship Fostering Assessment Team. This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal Social Worker will have knowledge and experience working in fostering environment. The key to success in this role is to be able to start a contract confidently without the need for supervision.

Benefits for you as a Kinship Fostering Assessment Social Worker:

  • Very competitive pay rate of up to £42.00 per hour
  • Very flexible working arrangements - office twice per week.
  • Deal with positive outcomes for children
  • Parking available
  • Easily accessible by public transport

Your responsibilities as a Kinship Fostering Assessment Social Worker:

  • Recruits, assesses, and supports foster carers and people with permanent orders for children
  • Being a part of placement finding, matching and allocation of foster carers
  • Ensure that records and assessments are up to date
  • Attend Fostering Panel and LAC reviews

Requirements of you as a Kinship Fostering Assessment Social Worker:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A valid Social Work England registration
  • Have competent knowledge of children legislation

Location: South-East England, West Sussex

Umbrella pay rate: up to £42.00 per hour

PAYE payment options available also



Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Will Rock on 07742576909 or email wrock@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details


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