Job Description
JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title:
Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Fostering Families and Kinship Assessment
Specialism:
Children Social Care
Location:
Liverpool, UK
Salary:
£40.00 Hourly
Type:
Ongoing Full Time/Part Time
Are you ready for an exciting and rewarding challenge? We are thrilled to offer an ongoing opportunity for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner specialising in Fostering Families and Kinship Assessment within Children Social Care located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, UK. This role offers a competitive rate of £40.00 per hour with flexibility to work either Full Time or Part Time, suitable for anyone looking for an adaptable work-life balance.
As a locum worker, you'll enjoy a variety of benefits including the chance to enhance your professional experience in diverse settings, choose when and where you work, and increase your earnings potential by taking on shifts that suit your lifestyle. Additionally, working with us in this vital role also provides free on-site car parking out of the city at our convenient office-based location, Parklands, Speke L24.
Perks and benefits:
- Full Time/Part Time: Choose the working hours that suit your lifestyle, whether you prefer to dive into Full Time or maintain flexibility with Part Time hours
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of driving to work and leaving your parking worries behind
- Skill Enhancement: Work across a spectrum of cases to deepen your knowledge and expertise in foster care and kinship assessment
- Diverse Work Environment: Engage with a variety of cases and colleagues, enriching your experience and professional network
- Work-Life Balance: Perfect for those who value flexibility in their work schedule
What you will do:
- Assess the suitability of relatives or close family friends as carers through viability, connected persons, and Special Guardianship Order assessments
- Provide high-level risk analysis, completing detailed analytical kinship assessments
- Conduct regular statutory visits to carers and undertake high-quality sessions ensuring optimum safeguarding
- Make informed child-centred decisions, applying critical reflection and analysis in complex cases
- Meet service demands by producing consistently high-quality work to standard within set timescales and managing court deadlines
To excel in this role, candidates must be experienced Children's Social Workers in Fostering, with particular expertise in Kinship Assessment, and have completed SGO assessments previously. A strong grasp of children's legislation, processes, and frameworks, especially concerning Looked After Children and kinship, is essential.
Living and working in Liverpool is an extraordinary experience. Known for its rich maritime history, eclectic music scene, and friendly locals, Liverpool offers a unique blend of culture and community. Whether you're exploring its bustling city centre or enjoying the tranquil waterfront, there's always something exciting to discover. Join our team and immerse yourself in the dynamic atmosphere of one of the UK's most vibrant cities.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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Apply now to join Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Fostering Families and Kinship Assessment in Liverpool, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.