Assessing Social Worker - Fostering Team
JOB_53082444675478Job type
TemporaryLocation
CoventryWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Qualified Social WorkerIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Paying £33.30
Assessing Social Worker (Children’s) – Fostering Team Coventry £33.30ph
Your new company
Coventry City Council are looking to recruit a highly experienced Assessing Social Worker to work within their Fostering Team. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to develop their skills and who are committed to achieving the best for the people of Coventry.
Your new role
Coventry are looking for an agency social worker to take on the role of assessing connected persons foster carers (Kinship).
As an Assessing Social Worker, you will have experience in Connected Persons Teams (Fostering) and who has completed Form C and SGO assessments, Foster Home Reviews, Supervision of Foster Carers and initial assessments.
As an Assessing Social Worker, you will have experience in Connected Persons Teams (Fostering) and who has completed Form C and SGO assessments, Foster Home Reviews, Supervision of Foster Carers and initial assessments.
The successful candidate will potentially have a case load of assessments of prospective carers, including some foster carer supervision, whilst permanence plans for children are progressing.
Both roles may involve undertaking some initial assessments. You will also have the opportunity to work with team colleagues in improving support to carers through training, support groups and events.
Both roles may involve undertaking some initial assessments. You will also have the opportunity to work with team colleagues in improving support to carers through training, support groups and events.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to
- Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
- Social Work England registration
- 3 years post-qualifying experience.
- Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to travel as required.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/children-sc-jobs
Assessing Social Worker - Fostering TeamJOB_530824446754782025-04-032025-07-03
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