Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to be part of a dynamic team, driving the recruitment of foster carers and contributing to the continued development of the service. The role is based at Ron Groves House, Kidlington, Oxford.

Main Duties

• Assessing prospective foster carers, delivering the Skills to Foster programme to prospective foster carers, supporting and promoting the role of foster carers in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
• Completing Initial Home Visits.
• Ensuring assessments and visits are completed within expected timescales and are of high quality.
• Contributing to the overall function and management of the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team.
• Supporting the team with events and training, which will involve some out-of-hours working.
• Participating in monthly group reflective supervisions, individual supervisions, and mentorship.
• Collaborating with Managers in the development, delivery, and review of services for foster carers, children, and young people.

About You

We are seeking a Social Worker with over two years of post-qualifying experience in relevant settings, such as Childrens Services or Family Placement. The ideal candidate will have excellent assessment, analytical, and report writing skills. The applicant will need to demonstrate that they understand the recruitment and assessment process of prospective foster carers, and that they are keen to develop their knowledge and skills further. The successful applicant also needs to be computer literate.

Rewards and Benefits

• Flexible working – agile working policy, laptop, mobile phone, MS Teams provided.
• Generous annual leave starting at 29 days per year plus bank holidays, annual leave purchase scheme.
• Caring and supportive culture.
• Cycle to work scheme, staff discount scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme.

Additional Information

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Contact: For questions about the job, contact Sandra Benaite at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Kidlington, OX5 2BP. Website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]