3 months contract with local authority
- Monitoring and reviewing the quality and effectiveness of standards of care provided by foster carers
- Chairing independent annual and ad hoc fostering review meetings
- Identifying strengths and gaps in the social work foster care assessment process
- Providing support to foster carers and challenging practices that do not deliver good outcomes
- Providing an independent view of the strengths and weaknesses of foster carers and their support
Requirements
Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification and Registration with Social Work England
- Ability to develop effective liaison with Childrens Fostering Team
- Knowledge of relevant statutory provisions and the council s constitution processes and procedures
- Ability to establish and develop effective working relationships and partnerships
- Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures
Requirements: Full-time availability for a year Ability to work 36 hours per week Resilient and able to thrive in challenging situations Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills Comfortable with confrontation and able to deal with difficult situations Availability for out-of-hours meetings and lone working Daily use of a car and a full driving license