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Fostering Social Worker, London (Private)

Qualified Social Worker required for a private fostering organisation based within South East London. Our client is currently looking for a candidate who holds a minimum 2yrs direct experience within a fostering service. However the manager will review CV's for candidates who have excellent placement experience within statutory services.

Qualified Supervising Social Worker required for a private fostering organisation based within South East London. Our client is currently looking for a candidate who holds a minimum 2yrs direct experience within a fostering and adoption service, either local authority or private organisation. However the manager will review CVs for candidates who have excellent experience within stat teams or fostering placement experience. Core Tasks: 1. To provide regular support via telephone and supervisory visits to foster carers including occasional unannounced visits which are all recorded. To ensure that the complaints information is available. And in addition to facilitate monthly support groups when requested. 2. To monitor and review the suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for childrenyoung people. 3. Supervising Social Workers maybe asked to undertake Form F assessments of potential foster carers and annual foster carer home reviews and present these to the fostering panel. 4. To monitor that childrenyoung people and their families are being provided with foster care services that respond to the assessed needs and that value diversity and promote equality. The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent, registered with the GSCC, hold a current CRB and hold a valid UK driving license (essential). Please Contact NonStop Recruitment for more information 0207 940 2100 or email social@nonstop-social.com