We are seeking a qualified, dedicated and dependable Social Worker. The successful applicant will be working with foster carers and looked after children. We have offices in the North West, South East, Midlands, and the North East and are looking to recruit a social worker for our office in the North East. Your caseload will be primarily focused in the South of the region and covers Northumberland, Newcastle and Sunderland area. You will be based in our Sunderland office.
Fostering experience and use of a car are essential to the role. Non-drivers will not be considered for this role.
We work hard to achieve positive and sustainable changes in children’s lives and support our foster families to a very high standard. The successful applicant must have a passion for children and young people, excellent organisational skills, the ability to meet deadlines and excellent communication skills.
The job description includes the following aspects:-
- Supporting a case load of foster carers (12-15);
- Supporting the recruitment process of new foster families;
- Quality Assurance aspects relating to various areas of the agency;
- Conducting audits and ensuring statutory requirements are met at all times;
- Monitoring and complying with all safeguarding aspects;
- Participation in delivering of training for foster carers;
- Completion of Form F Assessments (training given);
- Hybrid working and out of hours support to carers;
- Have the right to work within the UK or appropriate visa.
Benefits:
- 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 with length of service
- Access to BUPA
- Wonderful team of people, with lots of inter-company support & training
UK Fostering is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to safer recruitment practices. If you would like to be part of our team, please get in contact with us.
Salary: £26,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- You must be a qualified Social Worker & be registered with SWE
Education:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sunderland SR5 2TA
