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Are you passionate about working with Family and Friends Carers and improving the lives of children and young people in their care? Do you want to be involved in the development and improvement of services provided to Family and Friends Carers? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development? At Buckinghamshire Council we have an opportunity for a high-calibre experienced Social Worker in our Family and Friends Team within our Fostering Service. The role involves assessing and supporting people with a pre-existing relationship with the child for SGO, Family and Friends fostering and private fostering. We are looking for someone with strong writing skills who is analytical with a good understanding of the needs of family and friends carers and associated challenges.
Job Responsibility
Deliver targeted and specialist social work services in the area of Kinship Care
Clarify eligibility and undertake statutory social work assessments
Promote the safety and well-being of children and young people
Assess and support prospective Family and Friends carers in line with Fostering Regulations and court proceedings
Hold a manageable caseload of SG and Reg24 assessments
Provide carer support
Work within statutory guidelines and fostering regulations
Assist with duty with opportunities to deliver training, run support groups and be involved in the organisation of carer events
Support the development and growth of the service
Requirements
Social work qualification
Active SWE registration
Completed ASYE
Working knowledge of legislation and guidance which applies to family and friends work
Experience of working in looked after children or with foster carers
Knowledge of research, inquiries and recent studies affecting this sector of service and an ability to monitor its application in practice
Strong written communication skills
Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
Experience and competence in working with the courts and providing written and verbal evidence
What we offer
Market premium of £2,750 per annum for Grade 7
Golden Hello payment after one years service (£1,000 for Grade 6, £2,125 for Grade 7)
Competitive salary with a market increment
Annual leave up to 30 days per year
Opportunity to buy further leave
Up to 15 days per year training, learning and development offer