Herefordshire Council

Herefordshire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 17 - 17

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Join Herefordshire Councils Kinship Team as a Kinship Assessing Social Worker where youll play a crucial role in supporting children to remain within their family networks. This position offers the opportunity to conduct comprehensive child-centered assessments for kinship carers ensuring that children can thrive in safe and nurturing environments. Youll collaborate with families children and professionals to evaluate the suitability of kinship placements contributing to the development of best practices in kinship care.

Responsibilities

Conduct full connected persons (kinship) assessments including viability assessments and Special Guardianship reports.
Engage with families sensitively to understand their strengths and challenges.
Collaborate with colleagues across fostering and safeguarding teams.
Present assessments to fostering panels.
Contribute to the development of best practices in kinship care across the service.

Requirements

Requirements:

Experience in completing assessments ideally within fostering or kinship care.
Strong analytical skills in assessing risk attachment and family dynamics.
Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with families and professionals.
Passion for keeping children within their family networks whenever safe and possible.
Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognized Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).

We Offer

Competitive salary range of 36363 - 40777 per annum.
Market rate supplement of 5000 per annum.
Welcome payment of 10000 (see attached guidance).
Retention payment of 2000 - 4000 depending on the team.
Relocation packages supporting up to 10000.
Professional development with protected time and budget.
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Clear career progression pathways.
31 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
Flexible working options including job-sharing part-time hours and agile working.
Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support and counseling.
Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
Access to a range of retail leisure holiday and health benefits including savings cash back and discounts.

Required Skills:

Requirements: Proven experience in quality assurance and reviewing services for children and young people Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to championing the rights and well-being of children and young people

SummaryJoin Herefordshire Councils Kinship Team as a Kinship Assessing Social Worker where youll play a crucial role in supporting children to remain within their family networks. This position offers the opportunity to conduct comprehensive child-centered assessments for kinship carers ensuring tha...

Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct full connected persons (kinship) assessments including viability assessments and Special Guardianship reports.
Engage with families sensitively to understand their strengths and challenges.
Collaborate with colleagues across fostering and safeguarding teams.
Present assessments to fostering panels.
Contribute to the development of best practices in kinship care across the service.

Requirements

Requirements:

Experience in completing assessments ideally within fostering or kinship care.
Strong analytical skills in assessing risk attachment and family dynamics.
Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with families and professionals.
Passion for keeping children within their family networks whenever safe and possible.
Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognized Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).

We Offer

Competitive salary range of 36363 - 40777 per annum.
Market rate supplement of 5000 per annum.
Welcome payment of 10000 (see attached guidance).
Retention payment of 2000 - 4000 depending on the team.
Relocation packages supporting up to 10000.
Professional development with protected time and budget.
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Clear career progression pathways.
31 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
Flexible working options including job-sharing part-time hours and agile working.
Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support and counseling.
Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
Access to a range of retail leisure holiday and health benefits including savings cash back and discounts.