Fostering Social Worker
Liverpool
£ 35/hour
Fostering Social Worker
Team: Special Guardianship
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 35 and HYBRID WORKING
Rate: £35 per hour
A Fostering Social Worker is required for the Children’s Special Guardianship Team in Liverpool.
The successful applicant will:
* Be responsible for the case management of special guardianship support work and complete comprehensive needs assessments.
* Support families where there is a Special Guardianship Order in place to maintain stability.
* Provide emotional and practical support to these families dependent on the Support Plan.
* Provide direct work with children including lifestory work, manage contact, provide mediation and be part of liaising with multi-agency teams.
* Promote stable, long-term successful guardianship placements so that children can develop to their full potential and remain living with their family and friends.
* Ensure the team delivers a high-quality services that addresses need and leads to improved outcomes, whilst managing the reputation of the Service and the Council.
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
* DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
* Social Work England registration
* Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
* Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
* One year minimum post qualified experience...