Social Worker - Fostering Assessment Team

Posted 28 June 2022
Salary Up to £38.00 per hour
LocationLewisham
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceJ4885_1656432206
Contact NameKatherine Scoggins

Job description

The London Borough of Lewisham is looking for a Social Worker to join their Fostering Assessment Team. This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal Social Worker will be well versed in Fostering work proceedings and familiar with Fostering Assessments and Recruitment. The key to success in this kind of role is to be able to work well with Foster Carers throughout the initial process of fostering a child.

Benefits for you as a Fostering Assessment Social Worker:

  • Exceptionally competitive pay rate of £38.00 per hour
  • "Good" and "Outstanding" Ofsted inspection results
  • Home and flexible working available
  • An opportunity to further enhance your CV and skillset
  • Easily accessible via car or public transport

Your responsibilities as a Fostering Assessment Social Worker:

  • Be a part of supervisory meetings with either Team Managers or Senior Social Workers regularly to monitor progress and identify development needs
  • Form F Assessments, SGO's and Parenting Assessments
  • Provide training and support to new Foster Carers
  • Deal with initial enquiries and initial visits with prospective Foster Carers
  • Visit and maintain contact with them as necessary

Requirements of you as a Fostering Assessment Social Worker:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A valid Social Work England registration
  • Have competent knowledge and experience of Fostering Assessments
  • A Valid UK driving licence and vehicle is preferred for the role

Location: Lewisham, London

Umbrella pay rate: £38.00 per hour

PAYE payment options available also



Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Katherine Scoggins on 0118 948 5555 or email kscoggins@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details


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