Portsmouth
Independent Social Worker

Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024

Role: Independent Social Worker

Interview date: TBC

Please note: No recruitment agencies please.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If Anchor receives a high number of suitable applications, we reserve the right to shorten the closing date.

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Independent Social Worker

Application Form Job Description

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

 

Please apply by completing an application form and return to Vicky Atkinson – vatkinson@anchorfostercare.co.uk. You may also send an up-to-date CV if you have one.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please call Radu Fogas, Practice Manager at Anchor Foster Care Services on 01634 283140.