Fostering Form F Assessing Social Worker
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Job Title:Fostering Form F Assessing Social Worker
Salary:£37,088 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum
Hours:35 Hours Per Week
Contract:Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months
Location: Homebased in Yorkshire region but must be willing to undertake assessments across the Yorkshire, North East and North West region.
As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACTinvests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and childdevelopment.This means that we have been able to investuniqueprojects likeTACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expandingEducationand Health services.All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th intheUK Best Companies Work For survey results, and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT,apply now.
Whilst being homebased, the Fostering Form F Assessing Social Worker will be required to travel to undertake assessments across theYorkshire, North East and North West region.There is also a requirement to be able to travel to Team meetings, wellbeing days, TACT away days and other in person events across the UK as and when required.
Core Fostering Form F Assessing Social Worker Tasks include:
* Preparing applicants for the fostering role
* Promoting and supporting the development of trauma informed foster care / therapeutic parenting
* Assessment of prospective foster families
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of fostering assessments and applicant preparation
The main role requirements for this role include:
* BA or Masters in Social Work or Dip SW, CSS or CQSW qualification
* Social Work England Registration
* Post qualifying experience including relevant family placement work or post qualifying experience in other child-care settings which must include statutory childcare work
* Experience of assessing foster families and preparing them for the fostering tasks
* A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children and foster families, using a trauma-informed therapeutic approach
* A passion for ensuring children receive the highest quality care from their foster family
* Knowledge of relevant child-care and fostering regulations, legislation, and best practice
* Good IT skills including Office 365
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
* 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
* Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
* Family friendly policies.
* Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
* HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
* An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
* Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
AnEnhanced DBSclearanceis required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
* Closing Date:Monday, 8th May 2025
* Interview Date:Monday, 19th May 2025(via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyones business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
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