Specialist Practitioner- Fostering Assessment

Posted 07 March 2023
Salary Up to £32.34 per hour
LocationBasford, Stoke-on-Trent
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceJ7412_1678202537
Contact NameWill Rock

Job description

A Local Authority in Stoke is looking for a Specialist Practitioner to join their Fostering Assessment Team. This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal Social Worker will have knowledge and experience working in an Assessment and Fostering environment. The key to success in this role is to be able to start a contract confidently with little need for supervision.

Please note no fostering experience is required in order to apply for this position. The manager is looking for Social Workers with Assessment experience.

Benefits for you as a Fostering Assessment Specialist Practitioner:

  • Great pay rate of £32.34 per hour
  • An improving Ofsted
  • No fostering experience required and great opportunity to transition into a fostering role
  • Hybrid working
  • Parking available and easily accessible by public transport

Benefits for you as a Fostering Assessment Specialist Practitioner:

  • 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 Specialist Practitioner:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A valid Social Work England registration
  • A valid UK Driving Licence and vehicle is required
  • Have competent knowledge and experience of Assessment work

Location: Midlands, Stoke

Umbrella pay rate: £32.34 per hour

PAYE payment options available also



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


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