Fostering Panel Advisor(Social Worker)

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Lambeth, South East London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
JOB-20240819-db742659We have an exciting opportunity for a Fostering Panel Advisor (Social Worker) within Lambeth, earning £44.04 hourly on a locum basis for 3 months. This role requires 2 days per week in the office, providing ample flexibility around your other commitments. Lambeth is searching for a highly motivated and experienced agency panel advisor to join our fostering panel team. If you are Social Work Registered with significant fostering experience, this could be an incredible opportunity to grow your career while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.Perks and benefits:
  • Embrace the freedom of a locum position, allowing you to choose assignments that fit your schedule and lifestyle preferences.
  • Enjoy competitive hourly pay that acknowledges your professional expertise and dedication.
  • With only 2 days required in the office per week, experience the unique advantage of a role that offers flexibility without compromising on professional fulfilment.
  • Benefit from the opportunity to engage with diverse cases and make a real impact on the local community in Lambeth.
What you will do:
  • Support the Agency Decision Making Process by quality assuring reports presented to panels as well as non-panel annual reviews.
  • Provide communication and liaison between panels and the Service and brief the Service Manager and Agency Decision Maker on Panel matters.
  • Ensure statutory requirements are upheld under Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards March 2011, The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010, and Children’s Act 2004.
  • Manage the panel administrator to ensure effective administration of the fostering panels.
  • Assist the agency, in consultation with the panel’s chairperson(s), in the appointment, termination, and review of members of the fostering panels.
About You:
  • You are a Social Work Registered professional with a deep understanding of fostering.
  • Demonstrated experience in a statutory setting with children, adept at making professional judgments that lead to improved outcomes.
  • Proven ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and other professionals.
  • A comprehensive understanding of national policy and developments in children's social care, along with relevant legislation and standards.
  • Effective communication skills and a knack for building relationships with professionals and organisations to benefit children and foster carers.
  • Ability to perform holistic assessments of children and families/foster carers while developing tailored support plans.
  • Skilled in producing analytical reports and assessments with a focus on action-oriented outcomes.
Lambeth offers a vibrant and dynamic environment to live and work, combining urban life with rich cultural diversity and green spaces. Working in this lively community gives you the chance to be part of a proactive team making significant differences to the lives of children and families.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

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