Job Description

Job Title: Fostering Reviewing Officer

Location: Dorchester (Dorset)

Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours

Salary: 41 per hour

Type: Hybrid/Remote working

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role/Responsibilities:

Some of the daily tasks will include and not limited to Preparing and undertaking Fostering reviews for foster carers, liaising with colleagues in fostering service, writing fostering review reports, and tracking actions and recommendations

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• 2 years post qualified experience within the UK
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel

• Social worker degree and experience at AP/Management level and have previously undertaking fostering reviews.
• Good knowledge of the fostering standards and regulations and ensuring that this are being adhered to.
• Good written and oral communication and report writing.
• Developmental approach

Benefits

Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 250.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role.

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Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.