Barnet - Senior SW - Fostering Team
Join Barnet's dedicated Fostering Team as a Senior Social Worker and make a significant impact in the lives of children and families. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts to provide high-quality support and guidance to foster carers and children in care, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being. Your expertise will help shape the fostering service, promoting best practices and driving improvements in service delivery.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting assessments of prospective foster carers and preparing detailed reports.
- Providing ongoing supervision and support to foster families, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Collaborating with multi-agency teams to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Conducting training sessions for foster carers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Participating in court proceedings and representing the best interests of children in care.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
- A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a relevant social work field, with a focus on fostering or child protection.
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to advocating for children and families.
In addition to a competitive salary, Barnet offers a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee wellness programs. Join us in our mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in fostering care. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria outlined above, we would love to hear from you!
Barnet
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Barnet - Senior SW - Fostering Team
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