Back to searchQualified Social Worker, Fostering/Children in Care TeamPay rate £35 per hour Contract roleThe Talent Crowd are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker for a role in a Fostering/Children in Care Team in Wigan.Your role will be to undertake connected carers assessments, Viability and regulation 24 assessments and also to supervise and support Friends and Family Foster Carers who are subject to regulation 24 to support children remaining within friends and family networks where safe, if they are unable to remain with their parents. You will prioritise safeguarding and stability whilst ensuring practice is regulatory compliant. You will be a child focussed practitioner with a focus on improving experiences and outcomes for children and young people. You will be a team player and innovative problem solver, able to work using initiative and have strong interpersonal skills to not only engage carers, but to build supportive relationships with colleagues.Contact me on  or for more information.
Qualified Social Worker, Fostering/Children in Care Team
The Talent Crowd
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0RA
£35 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Talent Crowd is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a contract role in a Fostering/Children in Care Team in Wigan.
- The position offers a pay rate of £35 per hour and involves conducting connected carers assessments and supervising Friends and Family Foster Carers.
- Candidates must prioritize safeguarding and stability while ensuring regulatory compliance in their practice.
- The ideal applicant should have experience working with children and a focus on improving their outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential, along with relevant experience in social work.