Qualified Social Worker | Fostering Team | North Somerset Council
The Role:
As a fostering social worker, your role will involve:
Recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers.
Working closely with children, young people, and foster families to promote stability and well-being.
Ensuring compliance with fostering legislation, guidance, and minimum standards.
Contributing to placement stability, permanency planning, and the development of care plans.
Participating in supervision, training, and development activities.
North Somerset Council's Fostering Team plays a vital role in providing safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children who cannot live with their birth families. You will be part of a passionate and professional team working together to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
*Please note this vacancy is subject to the Pledge Agreement which stipulates:-
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