Fostering Assessment Manager – Social Work Qualified
POLARIS
Location: Homebased – with the requirement to travel to Head Office in Bromsgrove for occasional face-to-face meetings
Contract Type: Full-time – Permanent
Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance, 30 days’ Annual Leave increasing to 35 days’ with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme
ABOUT US
We are one of the largest providers of children’s services and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK. Our community of services spans the length and breadth of the whole of the UK.
Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education, and bespoke children’s services. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care.
JOB DESCRIPTION
An exciting opportunity is available as an Assessment Manager to provide support, robust leadership, and management to the Foster Parent assessment process. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your management skills within fostering and be part of a highly supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality foster parents for the country’s most vulnerable children.
As an experienced worker familiar with social work assessments and Form F assessment reports, you will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and demonstrate effective communication to get results.
This role is primarily homebased, working across the fostering agencies within the Polaris community as part of a wider team meeting the recruitment needs of the community.
Minimum Requirements:
* Hold a professionally recognised qualification in Social Work
* Minimum of four years’ experience as a qualified social worker in a children and family setting
* Evidence of understanding and practical application of IT and electronic communications, including Microsoft Office
* Demonstrable experience of Foster Parent Recruitment/Assessment
* Good knowledge of the Foster Parent Recruitment process from generating enquiries to approval, including the assessment and panel process
* Must possess a full driving licence
In return we offer:
* Attractive salary package - £45,000 - £47,000 per annum and company car or £2,000 car allowance
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) plus bank holidays
* Opportunities to work flexibly for a positive work-life balance
* Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan
* Opportunities for career development
Polaris is committed to equality in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.
We have also been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by the Jobcentre plus.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Please note that on clicking “apply,” you will receive a return email asking you to fill out our application form online, which is a requirement for progression.
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