Social Worker - Fostering Team, Meridian (exc. Channel Islands)

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Fostering Team

Specialism:Children's Social Work
Location:Hampshire, UK
Salary:£38.00 per hour
Contract Type:Ongoing
Working Pattern:Part Time / Full Time
About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experiencedSocial Workerto join theFostering Teamwithin Children's Services in Hampshire. This ongoing locum position offers£38.00 per hourwith flexible part-time or full-time options.

You will play a key role in recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers, ensuring children and young people are provided with safe, stable, and nurturing home environments. This role combines assessment, supervision, and partnership working to promote positive outcomes and placement stability.
Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensiveForm F assessmentsfor prospective foster carers.
• Provide supervision, support, and annual reviews for approved foster carers.
• Contribute to placement matching processes, promoting stability and permanency planning.
• Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports for fostering panels and court where required.
• Ensure fostering arrangements comply with statutory regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Work collaboratively with children's social workers, education, and health professionals.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences and Looked After Children (LAC) reviews.
• Deliver guidance and training to foster carers, supporting trauma-informed and therapeutic practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience within fostering or children's services.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to manage assessments, supervision, and partnership working effectively.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working Pattern:Part-time or full-time options available.
• Competitive Hourly Rate:£38.00 per hour.
• Ongoing Contract:Stability within a supportive service.
• Professional Development:Access to continuous training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative Team Culture:Work within a supportive and experienced fostering team.

Why Hampshire?

Hampshire offers a balance of vibrant towns, coastal areas, and countryside living. With strong transport links, excellent local amenities, and a diverse community, it provides an attractive environment for both professional development and personal wellbeing. The county's commitment to high-quality children's services makes it a rewarding place to practice social work.
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