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Job description

Social Worker - Fostering & Adoption. At Barnardo's, we believe every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. We're looking for a passionate Social Worker to join our Fostering & Adoption Service, supporting foster carers, adopters, children, and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes. About the Role You will provide support, supervision, and assessment services to foster carers and adopters, ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing care. You'll work closely with Trusts, families, and partner agencies, contributing to high-quality services where the voice of the child is central to practice.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and supervising foster carers and adopters.
• Completing fostering and adoption assessments.
• Producing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Attending multi-agency meetings and reviews.
• Delivering training and support to carers and adopters.
• Promoting safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Please see website for full details.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A qualified Social Worker registered with NISCC.
• Experienced in fostering, adoption, or residential care.
• Skilled in assessment, report writing, and partnership working.

Further Information

Salary - £37,157 - £45,744.00 (Full Time Equivalent).