Agency Social Worker - Fostering -Trent City Council

We have an opportunity for a Fostering Social Worker at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

This is a 6-month assignment initially, paid at £33.30 umbrella.

• This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior (Supervising) Social Worker in the fostering service.
• The social worker would be responsible for assessing general foster carers.
• This role is an opportunity to support foster carers to care for children and young people and to ensure they are meeting the regulatory fostering requirements.
• Stoke-on-Trent is a city on the up - we've been confirmed as the best area in the country for economic growth, we've been named as one of the most cultural places to live by the Sunday Times and we're one of the greenest cities in the country with acres of green open spaces and parks.
• Of course, we do face challenges as a city - and we are very open about these. We are on an improvement journey and we face tough challenges but with that comes the opportunity for you to make a real difference and with it, a huge sense of accomplishment.
• Children are our number one priority and we want every child to thrive and be the best they can be, reaching their full potential. We also want Stoke-on-Trent to be the best place to be a social worker, where you are able to focus on working with children and families to deliver positive outcomes.
• There is a strong sense of togetherness here and Stoke has undoubtedly the friendliest people in the UK.
• We are investing in learning and development through the creation of our new Children's Service Learning and Professional Development Academy to ensure that you have access to high quality learning, development opportunities and support, whatever stage of your career you are at.
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Manageable caseloads
• High quality reflective supervision

We offer £250 new starter bonus and/or £250 referral bonus for your friends/colleagues.

Requirements of the role:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Fully Social Work England registered
• 3 years post-qualified experience in employment of a local authority (DFE rules)
• Must have significant experience of working in a Fostering setting including demonstrable experience of undertaking fostering assessments

Please contact Lindsey Morgan asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.

Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.