Hartlepool Borough Council - Fostering Team - Randstad Care : Job Details

Job Title - Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Team

Location - Civic Centre, Hartlepool Borough Council (3 days per week), Remote Work (2 days per week)

Hartlepool Borough Council is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children in need. They are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join their Fostering Service Team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families within our community.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and providing ongoing support to foster carers
• Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children in care
• Undertaking statutory visits and reviews of foster placements
• Participating in the recruitment and training of foster carers
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience working within a fostering or children's social care setting
• Strong assessment and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children

If you wish to apply to this role, we would love to hear from you

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.