JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Fostering, Adoption, Kinship, After Care and Unpaid Carers Team

Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Orkney Islands, UK
Hourly Rate: £45.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and carers while working in one of the most breathtaking locations in the UK? Join the Fostering, Adoption, Kinship, After Care and Unpaid Carers Team in the Orkney Islands as a Locum Social Worker, earning an excellent £45.00 per hour. This ongoing opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, giving you the chance to enjoy a rewarding career while embracing the unique beauty and community spirit of island life.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Working Options: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive Pay: £45.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.

• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and learning opportunities to strengthen your skills.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a close-knit, collaborative team that values quality and compassion.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility and freedom of locum work while exploring the stunning Orkney landscape.

Job Purpose:

To deliver high-quality, child-centred social work across fostering, adoption, kinship care, aftercare, and unpaid carers’ services. You will assess, plan, and review care arrangements, ensuring that every child and young person achieves safety, stability, and the best possible outcomes in line with statutory requirements and Orkney Islands Council policies.

What You Will Do:

Fostering & Adoption

• Undertake Form F and PAR assessments for prospective foster carers and adopters.

• Present cases to the Fostering and Adoption Panels.

• Provide supervision, support, and training to foster carers and adopters.

• Contribute to permanency planning to ensure timely and stable placements.

Kinship Care

• Assess and support kinship carers, conducting regular reviews and advocacy.

• Work collaboratively with children’s social workers to promote the best outcomes for children in kinship care.

After Care (Continuing Care & Throughcare)

• Support young people transitioning from care to independence under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act.

• Complete pathway plans and coordinate with education, housing, and employability services for smooth transitions.

Unpaid Carers

• Identify and assess the needs of unpaid carers, providing access to Carer Support Plans.

• Strengthen local support networks in partnership with third-sector organisations.

Multi-Agency Collaboration

• Represent the service in Child Protection Conferences, LAC Reviews, and Permanence Panels.

• Build strong partnerships across health, education, and voluntary sectors.

Professional Accountability

• Maintain detailed, confidential case records in line with professional standards.

• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and continuous professional development.

Why the Orkney Islands?

The Orkney Islands offer a truly unique lifestyle — where rich history meets stunning natural beauty. Experience island living surrounded by community warmth, breathtaking coastlines, and a slower, more rewarding pace of life. Whether you’re seeking career fulfilment or personal rejuvenation, Orkney offers both in abundance.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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