Qualified Social Worker - Children Fostering Team


Company 

Ackerman Pierce Ltd

Location 

Portsmouth

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Temporary

Salary 

£42 Per Hour

Job Requirements/Description

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker to work within the Fostering Service in the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Portsmouth City Council is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families.

Main duties include:

  • Working as a Supervising Social Worker
  • Training and supporting Foster Carers
  • Completing Form F assessments or Kinship care Assessments
  • Supervising social workers support and manage a caseload of foster carers to provide excellent care to ensure the best outcomes for children we care - supporting carers to develop a trauma informed approach to caring for children.
  • The role of the supervising social worker is critical in supporting the carer to develop good relationships with children, providing stable nurturing family homes to support children in all aspects of their life.
  • The supervising social worker role is to work alongside carers supporting them with their ongoing learning and development to be equipped to care for vulnerable children meeting care standard .
  • Supervising social workers support foster carers as members of the team around the child and able to develop good working relationships with a range of professionals involved with children and families.

Benefits of Working with Portsmouth City Council:

Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements:

  • SWE Registration
  • 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
  • Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Portsmouth please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today.

Company 

Ackerman Pierce Ltd

Location 

Portsmouth

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Temporary

Salary 

£42 Per Hour

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