Our client, Gloucestershire County Council, is seeking an agency Social Worker for its Fostering Support team.
This role will last 6 months initially and is offering £35 umbrella per hour.
The role will involve the following:
*We require an agency Social Worker who has experience in fostering to join the Fostering Support Team.
*The role includes supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure they provide the best quality care to meet the needs of vulnerable children as set out in their care plan.
*Safeguarding is our priority, and we ensure that households comply with the National Minimum Standards for fostering.
*We supervise 190 fostering households in the team, run support groups and support with foster carer training.
*The ideal candidate will be able to fit into this busy but welcoming team, undertake annual reviews, hold a caseload, and help with identifying placements for children.
*Regular reflective supervision is prioritised by managers in the team, opportunities to learn and develop skills are available.
*We are committed to ensuring we have a flexible workforce who can manage their work and home life, and as part of this we are embracing a hybrid model of working which will include both working at home and in the office.
Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £250 if placed?
Requirements of the role:
*Qualified Social Worker
*Fully Social Work England registered
*3 years post-qualified experience in employment of a local authority (DFE rules)
*Must have significant experience in a Fostering support role
Please contact Lindsey Morgan asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.

Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.