Qualified Social Worker | Kinship

Job Description

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Are you an experienced social worker with Kinship experience?Do you have a passion for providing first class support to Children's Services?An exciting opportunity has become available for a Locum Social Worker to join a Kinship Team in the Stockport, Greater Manchester area. You will be based with the Fostering Service, completing kinship assessment for the fostering panel, courts and offer support to kinship foster carers.Benefits:

• Hybrid Working - 2/3 days per week
• Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Two payroll runs
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (ts & cs apply)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of kinship caregivers, children and their immediate environment
• Court Assessment Work
• Case Management, implement case plans for kinship families
• Provide support to the kinship caregivers and the children
• Be an advocate for the children and kinship families
• Link Kinship caregivers and the children with resources such as education, health care, legal support and financial assistance

To be considered for the Social Worker role:

• 1-3 years experience of working within a similar social work setting
• Experience of assessing kinship caregivers and implementing case plans
• Diploma/Degree in Social Work
• SWE registration

To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today....Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Thomson @ QSW Hub or email

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