Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
Children’s Social Worker – Kinship & Fostering
Hours: 37 hours
Pay: £24.37 – £30.57 per hour – In line with West Midlands MOU Rates
£150 per week accommodation expense
45p per Mile Business Mileage
The role
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. We need both assessing and supervision/support staff, so if you think you have the right skills, please get in touch.
Working within the Kinship part of the Fostering Team, our focus is on assessment of connected person foster carers and Special Guardians, and the support and supervision of approved connected foster carers. We also cover private fostering work and offer ongoing support to Special Guardians post-order. We are a dedicated team, passionate about improving the lives of our children and young people, and ensuring Kinship carers get the support and recognition they deserve.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care, preferably within Kinship & Fostering. Strong skills in assessment and supervision of carers are essential, with the ability to provide analytical comprehensive reports for court within timescales.
Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.
You will be/have:
* A qualified social worker
* Registered with Social Worker England
* Enhanced DBS check
* A proven social work background across children and families social work
* Knowledge of relevant Fostering Services legislation standards and regulations
* Experience of working in a fostering team is ideal
* A car owner / driver
* Good organisational and analytical skills
What's on offer for the Social Worker:
* Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
* Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
* Desirable location with excellent transport links
* A stable and well-supported working environment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free on-going 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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