Children's Social Worker - Kinship Support Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Children's Social Worker - Kinship Support Team
Specialism: Kinship Support 
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £35 per hour
Type: Locum (3 months, full-time)

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker eager to make a positive impact in Gloucester? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join our Kinship Support Team. Earning £35 per hour, this fulfilling locum role extends for 3 months and offers full-time hours. Your focus will be supporting kinship foster carers and private fostering households across the county, alongside a friendly and dynamic team. With our new Kinship Local Offer, now is a fantastic time to join us in driving support for local kinship carers and ensuring children live in secure and nurturing homes. Home working options are available, and specific details can be tailored to suit your needs.

Perks and benefits

• Flexibility: Being a locum Children's Social Worker means you can choose assignments that best fit your lifestyle and professional goals.
• Variety: Opportunity to work in different settings, gaining diverse experience and expanding your skill set.
• Supportive environment: Work within a friendly and collaborative Kinship Support Team.
• Professional development: Access opportunities to grow and enhance your career.
• Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of families and children.

What you will do

• Supervision: Provide supervision and support to kinship foster carers across Gloucester and surrounding areas
• Collaboration: Work closely with children's social workers to ensure the welfare and happiness of children in kinship care
• Safeguarding: Oversee private fostering households within the county to ensure statutory safeguarding duties are met
• Visits: Conduct regular visits to foster households to monitor the wellbeing of children and young people
• Meetings: Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of the Kinship Local Offer
• Records: Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with local authority policies

Gloucester is not just a place to work but a fantastic city to live in, too. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, it offers a blend of rich history and vibrant modernity. With its stunning cathedral, bustling shopping districts, and a plethora of cultural events, Gloucester is a city full of exciting opportunities waiting for you. Join us and embark on this rewarding adventure where your skills can truly shine.

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