Location Yorkshire and Cumbria

You will have a relevant professional qualification in social work, together with valid SWE registration. You will also have experience of undertaking assessments of potential foster carers. A good knowledge of the fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues is essential. You will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You will need to be flexible and have the capability to use your initiative and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met and to enable the smooth running of the service.

In return Family Fostercare will offer you training, guidance, a dedicated Panel and Assessment Manager, and an administrator who will collate all reference and checks so you can concentrate on the assessment. Family Fostercare will continue to operate a blended approach to completing Fostering Assessments of face to face and virtual visits.

Fee per assessment: £1800 plus £200 for early completion, 0.45p per mile.

Required education

• Social Worker qualification

Required experience

• Social Work: 2 years

Required licences or certifications

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Social Work England (SWE) registration (required)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all independants to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

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