Fostering Social Worker

Fostering Social Worker

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

CES702(e)

Full time

£33,945 - £37,336 per annum (unprogressed) £38,223 - £42,403 per annum (progessed)

Foster a Future is Newcastle City Council’s fostering service, and we are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can work constructively with Connected Carer Foster Carers and Special Guardians caring for vulnerable children and young people.

You will need to have sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills. Experience of working with children, foster carers, parents and other professionals is highly desirable. Knowledge of Regulation 24 and Special Guardianship would also be an advantage. A good understanding of the Fostering Regulations, Guidance and National Minimum Standards 2011 (England) is expected.

You must have a relevant social work qualification, such as Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, and current Social Work England registration.

We will consider applications for progressed (N8) and unprogressed (N7) workers with relevant experience but to apply for the progressed social worker role, you should have at least 2 years post qualifying experience and have achieved a Post Qualifying Award.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

If you are interested in this post and would like some further information before applying, please email nicola.whitehill@newcastle.gov.uk with your preferred contact number and someone from the management team will get back to you.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

3 May 2024