Social Worker - Fostering Team in Wigan, Lancashire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Team
Specialism: Fostering
Location: Wigan, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Join the Wigan Fostering Team as a Social Worker, supporting children in foster care and their carers. This ongoing locum role offers an hourly rate of £35.00, with flexible full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle. Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Continuous Learning: Access professional development and training opportunities to enhance your career.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across multiple agencies, expanding your experience and professional network.

Purpose of the Role

Provide statutory social work services within Wigan Council’s Fostering Team. Support children in foster care, along with prospective and approved foster carers, ensuring the welfare, safety, and development of children through assessment, planning, and monitoring of placements.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Placement

• Assess children requiring foster placements and contribute to care planning.

• Assess and support prospective and existing foster carers through home visits and supervision.

• Match children with suitable foster carers, taking into account needs, risks, and family dynamics.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Monitor the welfare and safety of children in foster placements.

• Take safeguarding action in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.

• Participate in child protection processes when required.

Case Management

• Manage a caseload of fostered children and carers, maintaining accurate records, reports, and care plans.

• Contribute to statutory visits, reviews, and legal planning meetings.

Support & Guidance

• Provide guidance, advice, and support to foster carers to promote positive outcomes.

• Facilitate training and development opportunities for foster carers as needed.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Work closely with social workers, health services, schools, and other agencies to ensure holistic support.

• Attend fostering panels, review meetings, and multi-agency planning meetings.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification).

• Registration with Social Work England.

• Experience in children’s social care, particularly fostering, child protection, or looked-after children services.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and fostering regulations.

• Ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional decisions.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent assessment, planning, and report-writing skills.

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with children, carers, and professionals.

• Emotional resilience to manage sensitive and challenging cases.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Living and Working in Wigan

Wigan offers a vibrant community, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful natural landscapes. Enjoy a supportive environment where your contribution truly matters, both professionally and personally.

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