Senior Social Worker Fostering

London Borough of Lewisham - Lewisham Council ,
London, Greater London
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Job Ref: CYP-20-009 Job type: Full-time 35 hours Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2020, 11:59pm Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 40,491 - 42,432 pa (SSW) The role The Fostering Service is currently looking for a Senior Social Worker. You will need to be an experienced, competent and committed Social worker with energy and drive who will work effectively to improve outcomes for our children and young people. To be successful the candidate should be child focused in approach and possess the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the relevant others in a Looked After Child's life. The successful candidate must demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of Fostering and understanding of the range of issues faced by vulnerable children, their families and the challenges this brings for Social Workers and foster carers. We are committed to achieving stable placements with Lewisham Foster Carers for our children. The candidate must demonstrate a good knowledge of the relevant legislative framework: specifically Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 & 2013 and the Fostering Services National Minimum Standards 2011, Care Planning, placement and Case Review Regulations 2010. The Senior Social Worker will also take on the role of Staying put coordinator. The candidate must demonstrate a good understanding of the stages of a young person's journey to adulthood and how staying put can support them with this. The Senior Social Worker will be the first point of contact when considering staying put arrangements including providing support and information to young people and foster carers about how staying put works in Lewisham. They will also lead on the development of staying put arrangements, including consultation with interested parties. Location Laurence House, Catford, London SE6 4RU What we're looking for * Registered Social Worker - Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.. * A well organised practitioner who is able to challenge constructively in order to achieve and retain outstanding standards at all times. * Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate effective partnership working with a variety of stakeholders. * Strong knowledge of Fostering and of the relevant Child Care Legislation and of safeguarding practice. In return, we'll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community. Salary details 40,491 - 42,432 pa (SSW) Further information For an informal discussion, please contact Ola Aregbesola on 0208 314 9753. Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The post is subject to a DBS. For a full job description and person specification, please click on the links below. To apply please click on 'apply for job' at the top of the page. Closing date Sunday 5th July 2020, 11;59pm The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Click here for Job Description and Person Specification Click here for Guidance Notes

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