Children's Social Worker - (Grade I - Inside IR35)
North Yorkshire Council
Role
Who You Are
An empathetic and dedicated Social Worker with a strong understanding of kinship care and the fostering process. You have experience in evaluating and supporting potential kinship carers, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in foster placements. A background in fostering assessments would enhance your ability to effectively perform in this role.
What the Job Involves
This role involves completing comprehensive fostering assessments of kinship carers and presenting these assessments to a fostering panel. You will be responsible for ensuring that all assessments are conducted thoroughly and adhere to the required standards and regulations. Your role will involve liaising with various stakeholders to gather necessary information and supporting kinship carers throughout the assessment process.
Skills
- Experience in fostering assessments
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of child protection and welfare regulations