Children’s Social Worker – Fostering Panel – Rotherham

Job Title: Children’s Social Worker 

Team:  Fostering Panel

Location:  Rotherham

Start Date:  Asap

Contract: On going

Hours:  37  

Rate: £40

Office Use: RQ1355625

We are looking to recruit a Fostering Panel Advisor who will be responsible for the running of the Fostering Panel, and the new Long Term Matching Fostering Panel.

The Panel Advisor is expected to provide professional fostering expertise, advice to the fostering service, and to the Agency Decision Maker.

They quality assure and oversee the collation and presentation of all reports and paperwork for Panels. They also ensure panel procedures and processes meet Fostering National Minimum Standards.

The Panel Advisor works with Panel Admin to ensure the smooth running of Panel. The post holder also leads on updating key fostering documents such as the Annual Report, Foster Carer Handbook, Policies and Procedures, QA framework for Panel and the Fostering Service.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.

If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!