Social Worker - Fostering Team - Haringey

Children's Social Worker - Haringey Council - Fostering Team Service Care Solutions are looking for a Qualified Children's Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Haringey Council on a Permanent Basis. The successful post holder will ensure that the service exceeds the requirements of the Fostering Service regulations, National Minimum Standards, and best practice. PAY - £33,418 - £44,860 d.o.e CONTRACT - Permanent CLOSING DATE - Sunday 20th September 2020 HOW TO APPLY - If you are interested in this role, send your CV now to Jennifer at (url removed) or alternatively call (phone number removed) QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE *Relevant Social Work qualification and active HCPC registration *Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development *Satisfactory enhanced DBS *Experience of working directly with children and young people and their families from a linguistically and culturally diverse community *Experience of working in the Statutory, Voluntary or Independent sector ROLE REQUIREMENTS *Engage and empower all children and young people to have a more effective voice in making decisions about their own care and planning service developments *Ensure that children unable to return to their birth family have agreed permanency plans which give them appropriate legal security and are progressed on a timescale that is right for the child *Developing the use of special guardianship and rationalising the delivery of Long-Term Fostering *Support IRO's to review care plans at every Looked After Child review, and make certain the plan for permanence is addressed at the second review with clear timescales for implementation *Make sure that every child and young person is provided with information about the services to be provided and the independent support systems, through Haringey's Safe Children's Guide *Provide foster carers with support and supervision, and learning and development opportunities which will enable them to promote positive outcomes in all areas of children and young people's lives About Haringey Council We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and improving the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. We are located in the north of the capital with a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19 year olds. We are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow's leaders, artists and innovators are busy growing up here. Haringey Council is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do. We are a council with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus. Our teams have passion, integrity and commitment, and people who join us, do so as they see Haringey Council as a learning organisation, and the people that work here strive for continuous improvement in their practice, aiming high to ensure we provide outstanding outcomes for our children. We offer a great place to develop a career that creatively serves and develops Social work. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our client's requirements