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Sanctuary Personnel
JOB-20240819-db742659
Social Worker – Permanence Fostering Team, Shropshire (UK) – £30.57 Hourly, Ongoing, Full-Time
Are you ready for a rewarding challenge in the stunning county of Shropshire? A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a locum Social Worker to join the vibrant Permanence Fostering Team. With a clear focus on providing support and permanence for looked after children, this role will have you working closely to assess and support kinship foster carers in their vital journey toward obtaining Special Guardianship Orders. Enjoy full-time flexibility in a hybrid role, balancing face-to-face and virtual engagements to offer your best support to the community.
Perks and benefits:
– Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication. Your skills and effort are rewarded with an hourly rate that reflects your valuable input in the fostering sector.
– Flexible shifts mean you can balance your personal and work life with ease. Whether you’re supporting children or enjoying Shropshire’s natural beauty, your schedule can accommodate both.
– Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference. No two days are the same; each brings its own set of fulfilling challenges and opportunities to learn.
– This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role. Immerse yourself in a role that strengthens your career path through real-life learning and development.
– Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront. Be part of a nurturing team that values collaboration and understands the impact collective effort has on success.
What you will do:
– Assess and carry a caseload of kinship foster carers with a focus on securing permanence through Special Guardianship.
– Support and supervise carers on their journey towards obtaining Special Guardianship Orders, providing much-needed permanence for Shropshire’s children.
– Contribute to the ongoing assessment, development, and training of kinship foster carers, ensuring they provide safe and nurturing environments.
– Provide direct supervision in line with fostering legislation and attend relevant meetings such as CLA reviews, transition meetings, and more.
– Conduct kinship fostering assessments and special guardianship assessments, ensuring high-quality submissions within set timeframes.
– Maintain an expertise in reflective, restorative, and trauma-informed practices, while meeting workload deadlines and participating in supervision.
Shropshire, with its rolling hills, historic towns, and vibrant community spirit, offers a splendid backdrop for personal and professional life. Working here not only means you can make a significant difference in children’s lives but also enjoy the beauty and culture unique to this picturesque county. Join us in this thrilling journey, supporting families and fostering futures in beautiful Shropshire.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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