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Fostering Social Worker | Hampshire County Council

Location: Alton, East Hampshire
Rate: Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Locum / Temporary
Driving Licence & Business Insurance Essential

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Hampshire County Council in the recruitment of an experienced Fostering Social Worker to join their East Hampshire team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with fostering families, helping to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people. You will play a key role in supporting foster carers, promoting positive outcomes for children, and ensuring fostering households continue to meet regulatory standards.

About the Role

As a Fostering Social Worker, you will:

Provide supervision and support to foster carers in line with the Fostering Regulations 2011Ensure foster carers continue to meet National Minimum Standards for FosteringSupport carers with training and professional developmentWork closely with the Placement Commissioning Team to identify suitable matches for children requiring placementsAssist in sourcing both planned and emergency foster placementsParticipate in duty responsibilities, including responding to urgent situations and supporting carers during times of crisisAttend team meetings, case discussions and supervision sessionsPromote safeguarding and ensure all child protection procedures are adhered toWhat We're Looking ForQualified Social Worker registered with Social Work EnglandExperience within Fostering, Children's Social Work or Family Support ServicesStrong assessment, relationship-building and safeguarding skillsAbility to work independently across a large geographical areaFlexible approach, including occasional work outside standard office hours when requiredDriver with access to a vehicle and valid business insuranceWhat's on Offer?Up to £38 per hourFlexible and hybrid working options9-day working fortnightDedicated Personal Assistant support to reduce administrative workloadHybrid tablet device to support agile working5 personal development days per yearOpportunity to access permanent vacancies as they ariseSupportive management and collaborative team environment

If you're an experienced Fostering Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment

[email protected]
07469 676076

Specialists in Qualified Social Work Recruitment across England and Wales