Children's SW - Fostering Team - Blackpool
Join our dedicated Fostering Team in Blackpool as a Children's Social Worker and make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing high-quality social work interventions to support foster children and their carers. Your expertise will help ensure that children receive the best possible care and support, promoting their well-being and development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to determine their needs and support requirements.
- Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with foster carers, children, and other professionals.
- Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster families, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to foster effectively.
- Working closely with multi-agency teams to coordinate services and interventions for children and families.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with statutory requirements and local policies.
The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications and skills, including:
- A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Experience in children's social work, particularly in fostering or adoption settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, families, and professionals.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in child welfare and fostering.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including flexible working arrangements, access to training and supervision, and opportunities for career advancement within our organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Blackpool
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Children's SW - Fostering Team - Blackpool
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