Social Worker - Fostering Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Specialism: Fostering
Location: Barnsley, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum, Full-Time, Ongoing

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and fostering families? We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join the Fostering Team in Barnsley. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing guidance, support, and supervision to foster carers, ensuring the highest standards of care for children in placement.

This full-time locum position offers both flexibility and professional fulfilment, with an excellent hourly rate of £35.00. If you’re an experienced fostering professional seeking a rewarding role within a supportive team, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Full-time stability: Enjoy a structured schedule while engaging in meaningful, impactful work.

• Professional development: Access tailored training and continuous learning to enhance your skills.

• Work-life balance: Benefit from the flexibility that locum work provides to suit your lifestyle.

• Collaborative culture: Build connections with passionate professionals and broaden your professional network.

• Provide consistent supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring children receive quality care.

• Conduct thorough assessments and regular reviews to maintain safe and stable placements.

• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency teams to achieve the best outcomes for children in foster care.

• Design and deliver training programmes that empower foster carers and promote professional growth.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records in line with statutory and internal requirements.

Barnsley is a town rich in heritage and community spirit, offering a perfect balance between urban convenience and rural charm. With beautiful countryside, bustling markets, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s an ideal setting for both personal and professional fulfilment.

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency, proudly rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews. Recognised with multiple industry awards, we are committed to matching your expertise with the best roles available, ensuring you achieve your career goals while receiving the most competitive rates.

Ready to make a lasting impact in the fostering community? Apply now to take the next step in your social work career and help shape brighter futures for children and families in Barnsley.