Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Team in Walsall, West Midlands

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Fostering Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Walsall, UK
Salary: £28.55 per hour

Qualified Social Worker within the Fostering Team in Walsall, earning £28.55 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Working within a dedicated Fostering Team, you will play a vital role in recruiting, assessing, supporting, and developing foster carers, ensuring children receive safe, stable, and nurturing homes where they can thrive.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, whether you prefer maximum flexibility or a full-time commitment.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £28.55 per hour, giving you greater control over your earnings and financial planning.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training, workshops, and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and foster carers.
• Varied and Rewarding Work: Experience a stimulating role where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact.
• Meaningful Impact: Help provide children and young people with secure, supportive, and nurturing family environments.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive fostering assessments of prospective foster carers and prepare evidence-based reports for presentation to the Fostering Panel.
• Recruit foster carers from a diverse range of backgrounds to meet the varying needs of children and young people.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to approved foster carers, ensuring they are equipped to meet the needs of children in their care.
• Identify training and development needs and support foster carers in accessing appropriate learning opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with children's social workers to identify suitable placements and contribute to effective placement planning.
• Participate in safeguarding processes by investigating concerns and managing risks in partnership with relevant agencies.
• Attend and contribute to professional meetings, reviews, and multi-agency planning discussions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with foster carers, children, families, and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records in accordance with fostering regulations and organisational policies.
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within the fostering service.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Children's Social Care, preferably within fostering, family placement, or safeguarding services.
• Sound understanding of fostering legislation, regulations, standards, and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience completing fostering assessments, support plans, and professional reports.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-agency and multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong organisational and case management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

Why Walsall

Walsall is a vibrant and well-connected borough that offers an excellent quality of life. With a rich industrial heritage, thriving town centre, beautiful parks, and excellent transport links across the West Midlands, Walsall provides the perfect blend of community spirit and convenience. Whether you're exploring local cultural attractions or enjoying the surrounding countryside, Walsall is a fantastic place to live and work while making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

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Take the next step in your social work career and join the Fostering Team in Walsall with Sanctuary Personnel.