Social Worker, Bilingual

Overview

Locum Social Worker – Fostering Panel Advisor in Lambeth UK
, earning £44.04 hourly, is available on an ongoing basis. This is a thrilling opportunity for professionals seeking to leverage their skills within a dynamic fostering panel environment. Whether you’re looking to work full-time or part-time, this role offers flexibility alongside competitive compensation.

• Act as the professional advisor to the Fostering Panel, providing insightful advice on legislation, regulations, statutory guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the Panel operates effectively within the regulatory framework, promoting robust standards of practice.
• Provide clear, evidence-based guidance on assessments, reviews, approvals, and deregistration cases.
• Collaborate with the Panel Chair to facilitate fair and well-informed decision-making processes.
• Ensure assessments and reports presented to the Panel meet high-quality benchmarks and comply with fostering standards.
• Offer constructive feedback to social workers and managers, fostering continual learning and report improvement.
• Identify and address learning needs, contributing to the development and training of staff.
• Promote safeguarding principles, ensuring child welfare is at the forefront of Panel recommendations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and local authority standards to maintain high-quality fostering service provision.
• Maintain productive relationships with fostering teams, service managers, and professionals to facilitate seamless service delivery.
• Provide expert advice on complex fostering issues to social workers, foster carers, and managers.
• Play a pivotal role in fostering service development through proactive feedback and policy review initiatives.

Living and working in Lambeth offers a vibrant lifestyle with a rich cultural scene, beautiful parks, and excellent transport links. It’s a dynamic area that combines the charm of community spirit with the bustle of city life.

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