Hours: 37 hours
About the Role:
Are you an experienced and passionate Children's Social Worker looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people?
Herefordshire Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our countywide Kinship team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our journey as we continue to invest in our staff and improve outcomes for families.
In this vital role, you will be responsible for assessing Connected/Kinship Foster Carers and potential Special Guardians, as well as providing ongoing support and supervision to approved connected foster carers. You will collaborate with colleagues and services to enhance placement quality, stability, and support for caregivers. Our Kinship team is a specialist unit within our broader fostering service, also covering private fostering and offering ongoing support to Special Guardians post-order. We are a dedicated team, committed to ensuring Kinship carers receive the support and recognition they deserve.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct complex assessments for Court/Foster Panel.
- Provide analytical and comprehensive reports within set timescales.
- Collaborate with colleagues and services to enhance placement quality and stability.
- Understand and adhere to regulatory requirements in relation to Kinship care.
What We're Looking For
- A fully qualified Social Worker (SW Degree, DipSW, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 3 years' recent experience in a statutory setting, preferably within Kinship & Fostering.
- Prior experience in Children's Services, preferably in Kinship or Fostering.
- Expertise in conducting complex assessments and a strong background in safeguarding.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- A full driving licence with access to a car.
What We Offer
- Welcome Payment: £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children's teams.
- Relocation Package: Support of up to £10,000.
- Generous Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
- Professional Development: Protected time and budget to support your career growth.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways to progress to Senior Social Worker level.
- Flexible Working: Flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and in some instances, home working.
- Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
- Professional Membership Fees: Payment of professional membership fees.
- Pick Your Perks: Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits, including savings, cashback, and discounts.
About Herefordshire Council
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county committed to keeping children safe and giving them a great start in life. We are a dynamic, dedicated, and passionate team, working in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children and families. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach, making it an exciting time to join us. We believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!
Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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