Advanced Social Worker - Mainstream Fostering Team

Full time temporary contract

£35p/h

Hybrid working, but ideally available to site min 3 days per week (Friday essential)

Locaed in South Gloucestershire

Our Local Authority client are recruiting an Advanced Social Worker for their Mainstream Fostering Team in South Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake thorough Form F assessments of prospective foster carers in line with national standards and agency policies.
• Present assessment reports to fostering panels with professional recommendations.
• Provide regular, structured supervision to approved foster carers, ensuring compliance with fostering regulations.
• Work collaboratively to identify suitable matches between children and foster carers.
• Contribute to placement planning meetings, ensuring that foster placements meet children's individual needs.

Requirements:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• In-depth understanding of fostering regulations, National Minimum Standards, and relevant legislation (e.g. Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations).

If you are interested in this role, please contact Kaylah on or #removed# and submit your application.

Referral Scheme:
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £350 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact the office at Spencer Clarke Group on #removed#.

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