Fostering Social Worker

Overview

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

Job Responsibilities

Gloucestershire County Council is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join Gloucestershire County Council's Fostering Kinship Assessment team on a permanent basis.

Reward and Support

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• £34,834 - £44,428 per annum subject to experience
• £4,000 welcome payment*
• Annual retention payment of £2,000*
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave (pro rata) rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly policies and benefits
• Supportive and positive working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• In-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Access to Social Work Academy
• Paid SWE registration renewal

About the Team

Gloucestershire County Council is a supportive well-established team looking for a self-motivated, organised, and flexible Social Worker. The team is responsible for assessing kinship carers, both foster carers and Special Guardians, and providing support to those under regulation 24 assessment (temporarily approved foster carers). A willingness to travel is essential as Gloucestershire County Council undertake assessments considering the prospective carers' ability to provide therapeutic and nurturing care to children in care.

About You

You should be familiar with the relevant legislative processes relating to Fostering and possess good problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Gloucestershire County Council is looking for well-informed and dynamic individuals who understand kinship assessments and the recruitment process for carers.

Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• A recognised qualification in Social Work
• Completion of your ASYE year (if qualified after 2012)
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive
• DBS clearance

Additional Information

This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.