Children's Social Worker - Duty Regulation 24 & Viability Assessor (Fostering) Team

<p>Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Duty Regulation 24 & Viability Assessor (Fostering) Team.</p><p>Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!</p><p>Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!</p><p><strong>Responsibilities of this role:</strong></p><ul><li>Undertake initial viability and connected persons assessments for children</li><li>Complete Regulation 24 assessments to support timely placement decisions</li><li>Provide clear analysis and recommendations regarding suitability of carers</li><li>Work at pace to meet statutory timescales and children's immediate needs</li><li>Liaise with Social Workers, fostering teams, and partner agencies</li><li>Prepare high-quality reports for panels and decision-making forums</li><li>Identify safeguarding risks and strengths within family and connected networks</li><li>Support carers through the temporary approval and assessment process</li><li>Maintain accurate, timely case records and statutory documentation</li><li>Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, guidance, and local procedures</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements of this role:</strong></p><ul><li>Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits of working through Reed, include:</strong></p><ul><li>Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.</li><li>Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.</li><li>Free CV building and Interview support.</li><li>Free DBS checks.</li><li>Weekly payroll.</li><li>PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.</li><li>CPD contributions.</li><li>Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.</li><li>Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.</li></ul><p>Does this role interest you? Apply today!</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?plhDkHlmxhiQUYK6yoI2t7hy6K880VROw" width="0" height="0" />