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Qualified Social Worker - Mockingbird Fostering Project

Ackerman Pierce Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Mockingbird Project Team. This role involves supervising foster carers, conducting annual reviews, and collaborating closely with childcare teams to ensure the safety and well-being of children. With a supportive team culture and flexible working hours, this position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth within a well-structured organization. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking
Role progression opportunities
Training for staff
Guaranteed weekly payment

Qualifications

  • Qualified Social Worker with experience in foster care supervision and child welfare.
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with childcare teams.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support foster carers while ensuring child safety.
  • Conduct annual reviews and unannounced visits to foster homes.

Skills

Social Work
Foster Care Supervision
Risk Assessment
Child Welfare

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Mockingbird Project Team within Devon County Council working as a Supervising Social Worker. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases.


Main duties include:
  1. Foster carer supervisions and ongoing support to carers.
  2. Completion of high-quality carer annual reviews.
  3. Unannounced visits to foster carers.
  4. Attendance at meetings as required (e.g., child in care reviews, risk assessment meetings, etc).
  5. Presenting to fostering panel as required.
  6. Facilitating foster carer support groups.
  7. Close work with childcare teams and other professionals to ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
Benefits of Working with Devon County Council:
Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.
Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Devon please contact George Willett or email your updated CV to us today.

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