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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in West Central England, are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their team and play a crucial role in their Fostering Kinship service area.   

Position: Social Worker (Fostering Kinship)
Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 per annum 
Contract Duration: Permanent

Purpose:

• The Fostering Kinship team consists of a Team Manager, Managing Practitioner, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and a Family Support Worker, all working together to provide comprehensive support for children and families.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Undertaking assessment, including viability assessments and special guardianship reports. 
• Engaging with families to understand their strengths and challenges. 
• Presenting assessments to fostering panels. 
• Contributing to the development in kinship care across the service. 

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Social Worker (Fostering Kinship) role or equivalent.
• Must have Fostering / Kinship / Supervising experience. 
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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