Fostering Social Worker

Islington Council

London, United Kingdom
Competitive pyy; london living wage minimum; excel...
On-site
Support and supervise foster carers
Conduct assessments on prospective carers
Develop and monitor individual care plans
The role involves providing ongoing support and guidance to a dedicated caseload of foster families while conducting regular supervision visits

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing ongoing support and guidance to a dedicated caseload of foster families while conducting regular supervision visits.
  • Candidates will act as strong advocates for children, collaborating with professionals in looked after children's teams, virtual schools, and CAMHS.
  • Islington Council offers up to 36 days of leave per year, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to paying the London Living Wage.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing ongoing support and guidance to a dedicated caseload of foster families while conducting regular supervision visits.

Salary

Competitive pay; London Living Wage minimum; Excellent local government pension scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support and supervise foster carers
  • Conduct assessments on prospective carers
  • Develop and monitor individual care plans
  • Advocate for children's needs
  • Maintain regulatory compliance standards

Nice-to-have

  • Build strong trusting relationships
  • Collaborate with virtual school teams
  • Effective empathetic communication skills
  • Commitment to challenging inequality

Key Requirements

  • Social Work England or HCPC registration
  • Relevant professional qualifications in social work
  • Enhanced DBS check with children barred list
  • Three to five years referencing required

Work Rights

Right to work in the UK required

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