Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for making a lasting difference in the lives of children and foster families? Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join its Fostering Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority while earning a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour.
Position Details
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Role: Children's Social Worker – Fostering Team
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Location: London
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Organisation: Bracknell Forest Borough Council
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Job Type: Full-Time Locum
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Start Date: ASAP
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Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour
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Hours: 37 hours per week
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Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Fostering Team, you will:
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Undertake viability assessments and comprehensive fostering assessments for prospective Foster Carers, Special Guardians, Connected Person Foster Carers, and Private Foster Carers.
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Prepare and present reports and recommendations to Foster Panel and the Court where required.
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Support the recruitment of foster carers by responding to enquiries and conducting initial screening visits to assess suitability.
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Deliver training to prospective and existing foster carers in line with service requirements.
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Participate in the fostering duty rota, providing support to foster carers and helping ensure children are placed locally with available foster families.
What We're Looking For
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Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
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Experience within Children's Services, particularly in fostering or assessment work.
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Strong assessment, report writing, and presentation skills.
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Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a supportive team.
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Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
Why Apply?
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Competitive pay of £38.00 per hour.
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Immediate start available.
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Full-time locum opportunity with a respected local authority.
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Monday to Friday working pattern for a healthy work-life balance.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and foster families.
Referral Bonus
Know someone who would be a great fit? Earn a £500 referral bonus for every successful referral. Terms and conditions apply.
Apply today to take the next step in your social work career and help shape brighter futures for children and young people
Salary description
£38.00 - £38.00 per hour