Qualified Social Worker - Fostering - Up to £43,011k Bonuses

Nonstop Care is working with an Outstanding Ofsted local authority that is looking for a fostering social worker to join their Kinship Support in the Berkshire area.

The local authority has achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating, ensuring the highest level of care is provided to service users ultimately increasing your job satisfaction

This post also offers you excellent learning and training opportunities; providing you with all possible help and guidance to enhance your professional growth and success.

Benefits:

• Performance related pay increase
• The option to enrol into the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• A generous holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• A range of leave options to help you manage your work / life balance
• Flexible working - work from home and office as required and we will provide you with the kit needed to work remotely.
• Sickness provision
• Ability to buy annual leave
• Training and career development opportunities
• Access to a range of local and national discounts and cashback through our Kent Rewards website.

Your Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the recruitment and evaluation of Foster Carers to increase the placement options for vulnerable children within their local communities, close to family and friends.
• Evaluating Special Guardians and ensuring the implementation of support plans.
• Collaborating with a child's Social Worker to establish permanence for children, whether through long-term fostering or special guardianship.

Requirements:

• Hold a professional Social Work qualification and registration (SWE)
• Have the ability to assess and manage risk, with a focus on service-users' safety and well-being
• Post-qualified experience across fostering and/or adoption
• Clear, Enhanced DBS
• Must drive and have access to own vehicle

Apply Now:

Express your interest by submitting an up-to-date copy of your CV today to

Telephone interviews will take place as and when strong candidates become available

We at NonStop are committed to connecting you with top employers and providing meaningful careers in the Health Service!

If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles please contact and ask for Zain, as we specialise in Health & Social Care recruitment across the UK.