Camden is one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs and we are looking for two highly motivated enthusiastic, individuals to join our Fostering and Permanence Service. We are offering one position on a fixed term basis for 12 months and the other on a permanent basis. If you have a preference please specify in your application.
As a Social Worker in our Fostering and Permanence Service, you will focus on our carers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. The role requires enthusiasm, someone with innovative ideas, hardworking values and a strong interest in improving fostering and kinship services and securing permanence for all children within our service.
You will work to find alternative accommodation for looked after children whilst also focusing on securing permanent stable families for children who are not able to remain within the care of their family of origin, without unnecessary delay. With a remit spanning assessing, training, and supporting carers, matching and supervising placements, progressing care planning and service development, you are guaranteed different challenges every day.
We take pride in getting it right first time and you will receive the training and support you deserve to help you deliver for this already first-rate service from day one. If you have the commitment, drive, and ability to deliver high service standards across the borough, then you are the person we are looking for.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
For this role, you will need to hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
You will bring to the role sound knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly the Children Act 1989 and all legislation related to family and friends’ carers, Fostering and Special Guardianship Regulations. You will also have a good understanding of the recent legal changes and trends within the family court system.
You will be able to demonstrate skills in dealing with complex issues within the assessment and support of carers and have experience of group work particularly in relation to foster carers and kinship carers.
With your experience, you will bring to the role the ability to deal with conflict effectively, involving and signposting other people and services where applicable. You will be a creative thinker, self-reliant and resilient, knowing how to respond to situations in a positive and effective way to gain successful outcomes in difficult situations.
Camden, located in northwest London, is a vibrant and diverse borough known for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and bustling atmosphere.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, vibrant and diverse - at Camden we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4,400 staff, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and we need people who share our values. We recruit for attitude and develop for skills.
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.
We offer our staff:
The opportunity to work in a children's service environment rates 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
Hybrid Working arrangement
A strong Flexible Working Culture
Pension enrolment
Corporate gym membership
A competitive salary
Season ticket loans
Competitive annual, maternity and paternity leave allowances
Cycle to work scheme
All qualified social work staff will receive a reimbursement of the cost of their Social Work England fee.
For more information about this role, please email resourcing@camden.gov.uk