Independent Social Worker

Are you a qualified and experienced Independent Social Worker looking for work as an Independent Supervising Social Worker. In addition, other areas of independent social work may also be considered.

Anchor Foster Care is currently looking to recruit an Independent Social Worker with a focus on supporting foster parents as supervising social worker and undertake Form F Assessments for prospective foster parents in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Ideal candidates will have:

A Social Work Qualification
SWE registration
Experience of working with Looked After Children and foster families
Good understanding of Attachment Theory
Experience of working with foster parents or transferable skills from other areas of social work
Experience of undertaking relevant assessment work including Form F Assessments
Experience of professional report writing
Confidence in presenting to Fostering Panels
Driving licence, own transport and willingness to travel

What can Anchor Foster Care offer?

Competitive fees on a per-assessment basis and other areas of independent work
Travelling expenses
Comprehensive Professional Support
Ongoing training opportunities
24/7 Support and advice service
Direct access to the fostering team at our head office
Caring, Supportive, Family-run, Not-For-Profit company ethos

Anchor Foster Care is a not-for-profit, child-focused, family-centred independent fostering agency, established in 2002, to provide safety, stability and hope to vulnerable children & teenagers.

Anchor Foster Care Services is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults, and the promotion of equal opportunities and valuing diversity. Anchor places high importance on safe recruitment procedures by applying rigorous selection processes, for example checking the identity of applicants, online searches, receiving satisfactory references and successful completion of an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and if appropriate an Overseas Criminal Record Check.

Please note, in order to meet the requirements of Section 23 (1) of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, Anchor Foster Care requires that all applicants have the right to work within the UK.

This position is subject to Enhanced DBS Check, Social Media checks and satisfactory references.

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO ANCHOR FOSTER CARE SERVICES LTD AND NOT VIA A RECRUITMENT AGENCY – THANK YOU.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: Anchor will only shortlist from a completed application form, which can be found on our website.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: Up to £2,000.00 per month

Licence/Certification:

Social Work England (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2024

Anchor Foster Care Services Ltd

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