Social worker

Medway Council are recruiting for a fostering Social worker Private fostering

To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).

To work with connected carers and children placed in a connected carers arrangement, providing support as appropriate.

To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.

To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.

To attend Court, Fostering Panel and other forums as appropriate to present assessments.

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