Social Worker - Fostering Team in St Helens, Merseyside

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Locum Social Worker within Fostering Team in St Helens UK, earning £39 per hour on an ongoing contract. Full-time position available! This is an extraordinary opportunity to step into the impactful world of fostering, where your expertise will make a significant difference. Join a dynamic team in St Helens and contribute to supporting families and children within the local community in this engaging role.

Perks and benefits:
In addition to competitive pay, relish the flexibility often associated with locum roles that allow you to maintain a work-life harmony, fitting your professional commitments with your personal life. Enjoy the professional growth that comes from working across diverse cases, enhancing your experience rapidly. Benefit from extensive networking opportunities within the field that will expand your professional contacts and motherlode of information. Additionally, take advantage of comprehensive support and guidance from our dedicated administrative team to facilitate your ease of transition into this stimulating role.

What you will do:
- Conduct assessments and reviews of foster carers and children in care to ensure their needs are adequately met and support plans are in place.
- Work closely with foster families to provide guidance, support, and advice, ensuring the attainment of the best possible outcomes for children.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust support strategies that promote the wellbeing and stability of children in care.
- Maintain thorough records and documentation relating to all casework, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Hold a degree or equivalent in social work and have current registration with Social Work England.
- Substantial frontline experience within Social Services in the UK, working as a qualified Social Worker, ideally within fostering or care.

St Helens is a vibrant area offering a fantastic blend of urban and rural living. It provides easy access to both major cities and scenic countryside, presenting a perfect balance for enjoying work alongside recreation and leisure activities. Step into a community that values support and cohesion, making it an excellent place for both living and forging a fulfilling career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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