Fostering Link Worker
Full job description
Temp Team
Salary: £38,400 per year
Our client is looking to appoint a Fostering Link Worker, on a 6-month fixed-term contract to be based in the Durham area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing structured supervision to carers, to provide and contribute to support packages for carers and young people. In order to meet the demand of providing a quality service the postholder will contribute to effective recruitment, training, support and supervision of carers, their families and young people. You will work in close partnership with Local Authorities and any other agencies connected with the foster home. The postholder will form part of a 24 hour duty/ “on-call” system for carers.
A professional social work qualification, i.e. CQSW, CSS, Dip SW is essential to the role, along with experience of undertaking assessments, report writing and maintaining records of a high standard. The right candidate will also have experience in offering advice, guidance to and direct support and interventions to carers and young people, people management, and working in partnership with multi agencies and a proactive approach.
They are offering a competitive package of up to £38,400 per annum (pro rata) depending on qualifications and experience, along with mileage allowance.
This job is being advertised on behalf of Temp-Team Ltd., who are acting as an employment agency / EB.
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