Qualified Social Worker, Fostering Team, Wigan Council

OR-2959

£40 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Wigan, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 8 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Fostering Team, Wigan Council
Pay rate to £40 per hour 
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Fostering Team in Wigan Council.
To have the necessary skills and experience as a supervising social worker in fostering, to complete full assessments and supervise foster carers. To see assessments through to panel for recruited carers as well as newly approved carers following their first annual review. To support recruited fostering duty team and be prepared to be officed based a few days each week. To attend all relevant training and meetings, work within timescales and ensure data is compliant. The teams are quite busy so the role may be used across the recruited teams to support but the main focus will be assessment and duty support. Additional tasks may be requested in relation to recruitment, retention and training.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
    • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
    • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
    • Looked After Children (LAC)
    • Children’s Social Work
    • Adult Social Work
    • Service Manager
    • Head of Service
    • Team Manager
    • Assistant Team Manager
    • A wide range of housing roles
    • Careers in SEND in local authorities
 Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.