Social Worker Kinship Fostering - Randstad Care : Job Details

A fulfilling opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Fostering Kinship Care Team in Barnsley. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people by facilitating their placement within their extended family and friends network.

Summary of the Job

• Job Title: Senior Social Worker, Fostering Kinship Care

• Location: Barnsley

• Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour

• Contract Type: Locum/Temporary

• Team: Fostering Kinship Care Team

• Key Focus: Assessment and support of kinship carers to ensure children remain within their family network.

The role involves managing a complex and diverse caseload, undertaking high-quality assessments, and offering ongoing support to kinship carers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the legal framework surrounding kinship care, including Special Guardianship Orders and Connected Persons assessments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of potential kinship carers, including viability, Special Guardianship Order (SGO), and Connected Persons assessments.

• Providing ongoing supervision, advice, and support to approved kinship carers to ensure the highest standards of care.

• Participating in and contributing to court proceedings, writing detailed and analytical reports.

• Working collaboratively with a range of professionals, including colleagues from children's social care, legal teams, and external agencies.

• Mentoring and providing guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers within the team.

• Contributing to the development of the service and upholding best practices in line with relevant legislation and policy.

• Attending and presenting cases at fostering panels as required.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and reports.

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