Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
£35,000 - £40,000
Permanent
Senior Social Worker & Form F Assessor – Manchester Area
Join our clients established Fostering Services as a Senior Social Worker and Form F Assessor in Manchester. This vital dual role supports foster carers and assesses new ones, ensuring safe, nurturing homes for vulnerable children and young people. With manageable caseloads and a supportive team, you'll make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do:
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Support and supervise foster carers, maintaining high standards of care.
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Conduct Form F assessments of prospective carers, writing reports and presenting to panel.
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Act as a safeguarding lead, prioritising child welfare.
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Liaise with clinical teams and contribute to training programmes.
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Participate in an out-of-hours rota.
What We're Looking For:
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Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA) registered with Social Work England.
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Experienced with children affected by trauma and complex needs.
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Confident in Form F assessments and panel presentations.
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Strong communicator, empathetic, and solutions-focused.
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Full UK driving licence and eligible to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
Established Fostering Services that is dedicated to providing quality care since 2004. As part of this team, you'll benefit from:
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Low caseloads for in-depth support.
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Continuous professional development and tailored training.
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Close collaboration with our multi-disciplinary team.
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A nurturing, family-feel environment.
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Our commitment to achieving an 'Outstanding' rating.
Benefits & Details:
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Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year
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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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Location: In-person, Manchester home based
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Additional Benefits: Generous annual leave, flexible working, employee wellbeing support.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced background checks required. WellCare Fostering Services Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
