Qualified Social Worker, Bolton Council, Childrens Fostering Team
Ref: EN140-301
Division: Childrens Services
Specialist Area: Senior Social Worker
Location: Bolton
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference: EN140-301
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Bolton Council, Childrens Fostering Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.
The team works extremely well together to ensure the safety of children under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager.
The responsibilities will include:
1. Post will primarily be to recruit mainstream foster carers.
2. Completing initial visits and full fostering assessments of prospective foster carers.
3. Good assessment and report writing skills and be available to work flexibly including outside of normal office hours when needed.
4. Other responsibilities include supervising and supporting a caseload of foster carers, working with social work colleagues to identify suitable placements for children, training prospective and approved foster carers.
Work Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
Contract Duration: 3 month Temporary Contract
Start Date: Subject to DBS and reference clearance.
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Successful candidates will benefit from:
1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
3. Competitive pay rates.
4. Weekly payroll.
5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms).
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS, and be a car driver.
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530.
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