Social Worker - Fostering

Portman Recruitment ,
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35 p/h

Overview

Location: Bradford Team: Fostering Pay: £35 p/h Bradford Council Department of Health & Well Being is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and change as we continue to embed our vision for social care. The Preparation for Adulthood Service is at the forefront of delivering some of these crucial changes as we look to work in further partnership with the people we serve and work proactively with partners to ensure we uphold rights, enable positive risk and ensure people’s rights are safeguarded. To further strengthen Bradfords social work service, there are a number of Social Work opportunities within the area of Children and young people. With a strong and unshakable belief that social work is human rights, you will practice in a setting where your colleagues believe that people are happiest and at their most healthy and safe when they are at home, surrounded by people they love and who love them. You will be a qualified; Social Work England registered Social Worker looking for a creative change. Bradford are offering a competitive hourly rate of £35 , with career progression available, and an employment offer that can’t be beaten. Once you join TeamPortman you will never want to work with any other agency Bradford’s offer to you: Access to the latest technologies to help you to do the job, including a personal laptop and mobile phone You will benefit from regular reflective supervision and a strong management oversight Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities An Employment Assistance Scheme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support Reimbursement of mileage and expenses Supportive management structure and open-door policy. Bradford wants you to: Be dedicated to child centred practice, listening to children and young people and taking action to improve their lives Hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England Have the skill and abilities to analyse information, undertake assessments, maintain records and create plans that are SMART and deliver interventions that meet the needs of children and families with an unwavering focus on outcomes Be committed to being part of Bradfords Council and making sure that you deliver their vision for children through their Improvement Plans Have a multi-agency approach to working together with whoever needs to play their part in helping the child and their family to achieve their goals Be creative in developing positive and effective relationships with the child and their family or carers that enables direct work to be completed successfully and change sustained ​ Portman’s commitment to you Never forget that that you are an essential part of our business Treat you as a professional person, with respect and consideration at all times Ensure that you are paid every time, on-time and without issues Keep you fully informed ‘in the loop’ with regard to suitable bookings as they arise