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Job Title

Fostering Link Social Worker

Employer

Hartley People

Location

Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford

Description

Our Client, based in Waterford city is looking to recruit a temporary Social Worker to provide support and supervision to foster carers via two weekly visits, facilitation of the weekly carer support group and regular telephone contact. Initially this will be a one month contract with a strong possibility of extension and possible permanency. Main Duties include. To provide regular supervision and support to foster carers. To monitor and review the suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people placed in their care. To participate in negotiation between Oak Lodge and the HSE to ensure that each child or young person placed is carefully matched with a carer capable of meeting their needs. To work alongside the HSE placing area to obtain all pertinent information including care plans, placement histories and assessments, medical information and/ or all other relevant information prior to, or as soon after placement as possible. Please note; Successful candidates must hold either Social Work Degree, CQSW, NQSW or equivalent and have a proven track record in working with and or on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development. A basic understanding of IT will be required. The person will need the ability to work with a degree of autonomy and in a flexible and creative manner, within the agencies policies and procedures. Participation in an ‘On Call’ service for Carers out of office hours is required. Extensive travel and a full current driving licence is required. A commitment to Equal Opportunities in all work practices is essential. Garda vetting and CORU registration will be needed. For further information on this position, please contact Deirdre Enright on 051878813 or deirdreenright@hartleypeople.com.

Date Added

2233 days ago

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