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Family and Friends Assessment Social Worker, Speke
Client:
Semester
Location:
Parklands, Liverpool, L24 0TY
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
36e308983778
Job Views:
80
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The Family and Friends Assessment team is a stable team and works extremely well together to ensure the safety of children and suitable alternative family placements for the most vulnerable children in Liverpool. This is done under the close supervision of a supportive management tier. Due to an increase in the looked after children population, we are looking for 2 qualified social workers who will have the skills and experience to complete viability reports and family and friends assessments.
You will have experience in the following:
* Experienced social worker in fostering, preferably with safeguarding experience
* Experience in completing form C fostering assessments
* Experience in presenting assessments to the fostering panel
* Experience of completing viability, kinship, and SGO assessments
* Good working knowledge of fostering regulations/legislation and National Minimum Standards
* Ability to work to court timescales
* Ability to work closely with the local authority child care and legal teams
Pay rate: £40ph ltd status. Minimum 6-month initial placement. Hybrid working.
You must have:
* A professional qualification in social work
* Social Work England registration
* Enhanced DBS/Update service
* References required for the last 5 years of employment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free ongoing training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you
* Competitive rates of pay
* In-house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
* Enhanced DBS completed
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated, and friendly team
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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