Social Worker - Fostering Team
- Wigan, Greater Manchester
- £35.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Specialism: Fostering
Location: Wigan, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)Join the Wigan Fostering Team as a Social Worker, supporting children in foster care and their carers. This ongoing locum role offers an hourly rate of £35.00, with flexible full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle. Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.Perks and BenefitsFlexible Hours: Full-time or part-time work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Continuous Learning: Access professional development and training opportunities to enhance your career.Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across multiple agencies, expanding your experience and professional network.Purpose of the RoleProvide statutory social work services within Wigan Council’s Fostering Team. Support children in foster care, along with prospective and approved foster carers, ensuring the welfare, safety, and development of children through assessment, planning, and monitoring of placements.Key ResponsibilitiesAssessment & PlacementAssess children requiring foster placements and contribute to care planning.Assess and support prospective and existing foster carers through home visits and supervision.Match children with suitable foster carers, taking into account needs, risks, and family dynamics.Safeguarding & Risk ManagementMonitor the welfare and safety of children in foster placements.Take safeguarding action in li
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