Wolverhampton - Social Worker - Fostering Team
City of Wolverhampton Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their Fostering Team.
Location :- Civic Centre, WV1 1RL
Payrate :-£30.57 Per hour (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake Fostering Assessments: Conduct comprehensive fostering assessments, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed in line with fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards.
- Kinship Carer Assessments: Carry out Form K assessments with kinship carers to evaluate their suitability and ensure the needs of the children in their care are met.
- Provide Support and Supervision to Foster Parents: Offer ongoing support and supervision to foster carers, helping them meet the needs of the children they care for and ensuring their wellbeing.
- Private Fostering Assessments: Conduct Private Fostering assessments, ensuring the safety and suitability of private fostering arrangements.
- Work Within Regulatory Standards: Ensure all assessments and practice adhere to Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, maintaining high standards of practice.
- Build Strong Relationships: Develop respectful, empowering relationships with children, young people, and families to help them find sustainable solutions.
- Promote Child-Cantered Practice: Prioritize the needs of children in all aspects of your work, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and voices are central in decision-making.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work effectively with other teams and services, ensuring coordinated care and support for children and families.
- Embody Restorative Practice: Use a Restorative Practice approach to build strong connections with families and colleagues, supporting long-term positive outcomes for children and families.
- Manage a Caseload: Maintain a manageable caseload to ensure quality, in-depth assessments and support for each family and child.
- Engage in Continuous Development: Participate in a clear development pathway and take advantage of substantial training and development opportunities offered by the council to enhance practice.
- Work with a Vision for Excellence: Strive for high aspirations and expectations, contributing to the council's vision of delivering excellent social work practice for children, young people, and families.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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