Join the Tameside Kinship Fostering Team as a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. In this vital role, you will support kinship placements, ensuring that children can thrive in safe and nurturing environments while maintaining connections with their families. Your expertise will be essential in conducting assessments, providing support, and facilitating training for kinship carers.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting thorough assessments of potential kinship carers to determine suitability.
- Developing and implementing support plans tailored to the needs of children and their families.
- Providing ongoing support and supervision to kinship carers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborating with multi-agency partners to deliver comprehensive support services.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with local authority policies.
To succeed in this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:
- A recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., BA, MA, or equivalent).
- Current Social Work registration with Social Work England.
- Experience in child protection, fostering, or family support services.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse families.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. If you are passionate about supporting children in kinship care and are committed to making a positive difference, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team in Tameside.
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