Advanced Social Worker

Advanced Social Worker - Mainstream Fostering Team

Full time temporary contract

£35p/h

Hybrid working, but ideally available to site min 3 days per week (Friday essential)

Locaed in South Gloucestershire

Our Local Authority client are recruiting an Advanced Social Worker for their Mainstream Fostering Team in South Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake thorough Form F assessments of prospective foster carers in line with national standards and agency policies.
• Present assessment reports to fostering panels with professional recommendations.
• Provide regular, structured supervision to approved foster carers, ensuring compliance with fostering regulations.
• Work collaboratively to identify suitable matches between children and foster carers.
• Contribute to placement planning meetings, ensuring that foster placements meet children's individual needs.

Requirements:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• In-depth understanding of fostering regulations, National Minimum Standards, and relevant legislation (e.g. Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations).

If you are interested in this role, please contact Kaylah on or and submit your application.

Referral Scheme:
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to £350 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact the office at Spencer Clarke Group on .

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