Social Worker - Kinship Team in Gateshead, Tyne And Wear

Job Title:
Social Worker - Kinship Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Gateshead, UK

Salary:
£27.56 hourly

Type:
Locum (Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time)

Locum Social Worker - Kinship Team within Children's Social Care in Gateshead UK, earning £27.56 hourly. This ongoing role offers flexibility with full time and part time options. Dive into a realm where your skills in kinship care are highly valued and experience the rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in children’s lives.

Working in locum positions provides you with the flexibility to choose assignments that fit your schedule! In this role, enjoy competitive pay, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to expand your professional network. Additionally, locum work allows for great work-life balance and exposure to a diverse range of cases, keeping your skills sharp and varied.

What you will do:

• Complete Regulation 24 viability assessments and Connected Person assessments for prospective kinship carers.
• Undertake Special Guardianship and fostering assessments, preparing detailed reports for Fostering Panels and court proceedings where required.
• Assess children’s needs and actively contribute to permanence planning, ensuring all decisions are child-centred and evidence-based.
• Provide expert guidance, dedicated support, and supervision to kinship carers, assisting them in accessing appropriate services and resources to support their important roles.
• Facilitate and lead in preparation training, support groups, and engagement events, fostering a vibrant community for kinship families.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Registration & Compliance:

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Sound knowledge of key legislation and standards, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Fostering Services Regulations, National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, Special Guardianship Regulations, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the Equality Act 2010.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Choose the working hours that best suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Be rewarded for your expertise and hard work with above-average pay.
• Professional Development: Get opportunities for ongoing learning and development to further your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility that helps you maintain a healthy balance between work commitments and personal life.
• Diverse Work Experience: Gain exposure to a wide variety of cases that will enhance your skills and expertise.

Gateshead is not just a place to work—it's a vibrant community teeming with culture and history! With stunning landscapes and a rich heritage, living and working in Gateshead provides an amazing lifestyle outside of work, making it a fantastic place to thrive both professionally and personally. Join us in shaping brighter futures in Gateshead’s Children’s Social Care.

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