Social Worker - Adoption and Kinship team

An East London based Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their Adoption and Kinship Team. As the Social Worker, your aim is to provide safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and their families. This role is a full-time, permanent position.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE)? We are seeking someone with experience working with children and families in a statutory setting to join our Kinship and Adoption Team. This unique role is designed to holistically support children in securing permanent homes and a brighter future.

In this role, you will work closely with professionals and agencies to progress permanency plans for Looked After Children. As an Adoption Social Worker and Supervising Social Worker for Kinship carers, you will operate in line with Adoption and Fostering legislation. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Supervising Reg 24 carers
2. Ensuring care standards
3. Supporting carers
4. Monitoring the welfare and progress of Looked After Children
5. Providing post-Special Guardianship Order (SGO) support

Benefits for you:

• Salary up to £47,500 per annum
• £2500 in your first month salary
• £2500 after 6 months, and every year after that
• Excellent Travel package
• Relocation package
• Pension Scheme
• Progression Opportunities
• Healthcare scheme
• Additional benefits

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 for further details or tmckenna@charecruitment.com and please do be sure to leave your contact details.