Job Description

Special Guardianship Social Work Practitioner

Reading Borough Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Special Guardianship Social Work Practitioner looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team structure our client also offers a competitive salary, a wide range of flexible working opportunities and access to a wide range of training. This Special Guardianship Social Work Practitioner role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Special Guardianship Social Work Practitioner responsibilities include:

• Undertaking assessments of Connected Carers (including viability assessments) and Special Guardians

• Providing supervision and support to our Connected Carers.

• Assessment and support of Private Fostering arrangements.

• Strong assessment and analytical skills

• Work in a timely way to produce thorough assessments for court and for Fostering Panel that are of a high standard.

• Use information gathered to make informed recommendations regarding the suitability of carers for children.

• Supporting our connected carers to provide strong and sustainable placements for children.

Experience preferred / Minimum Requirements:

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Special Guardianship Social Work Practitioner within the UK Social Care industry.

• HCPC Registration

• 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry

• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant

• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide

• DBS and Compliance Service

• Quick and Easy Registration Process

• Access to CPD

• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Special Guardianship Social Work Practitioner vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Reading Borough Council, please email your updated CV to us or contact Sydnee Hannam for more information.

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