Job summary
Ready for a rewarding locum role with an unparalleled work-life balance? Manx Care is seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join our Family Placement Teams.
This is your chance to make a profound impact on the lives of children and young people in a stunning island location, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed for locums. You will manage a complex caseload, acting as the Lead Professional for children in need, under protection plans, or looked after.
We offer a highly competitive rate, plus a monthly £600 accommodation allowance and travel benefits including return flights. If you are a registered Social Worker with UK experience and a passion for child-centred practice, apply now.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be the Lead Professional for a complex and varied caseload, focusing on the island's most vulnerable children and young people. Your core duties will include undertaking assessments, formulating and implementing robust care plans, and championing the voices of children and families. A key part of your work will involve driving multi-agency collaboration to ensure a cohesive support network. You will represent the service in child protection conferences, legal proceedings, and reviews, ensuring the highest standards of statutory social work practice are consistently met.
About us
This locum role places you within Manx Care, the organisation delivering health and social care on the beautiful Isle of Man. You will be joining their supportive Children & Families division, a close-knit team known for its collaborative and professional atmosphere.
This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a stunning location. You'll gain diverse experience within a dedicated service while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. The role comes with a highly competitive hourly rate, a dedicated consultant for seamless support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed for locum professionals. Its the perfect blend of a rewarding career and an exceptional lifestyle.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality, professional social work service within the Family Placement Service (Fostering and Adoption). The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, supervision, and support of foster carers and adoptive parents, ensuring that children and young people are placed in safe, stable, and nurturing family environments that promote their long-term wellbeing and development.
2. Key Responsibilities
2.1. Assessment and Approval
To undertake comprehensive and evidence-based assessments of prospective foster carers and adopters in accordance with statutory regulations, national standards, and local policies.
To prepare detailed Form F assessment reports and present these to the Fostering and Adoption Panel, providing clear recommendations.
To participate in panel meetings, effectively presenting and defending assessments.
2.2. Support and Supervision
To provide regular, structured supervision and support to a caseload of approved foster carers and adoptive families.
To develop and review foster carer agreements and support plans, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.
To respond proactively to the needs of carers, offering crisis intervention, advice, and guidance as required.
2.3. Service Delivery and Safeguarding
To work in partnership with children, birth families, foster carers, adopters, and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
To contribute to the matching of children with suitable foster or adoptive families, considering the childs needs and the familys skills and experience.
To maintain high-quality, accurate, and timely case records in line with data protection and confidentiality policies.
2.4. Professional Development
To maintain active registration with Social Work England and adhere to the professional standards and code of ethics.
To participate in team meetings, training, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality, professional social work service within the Family Placement Service (Fostering and Adoption). The post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, supervision, and support of foster carers and adoptive parents, ensuring that children and young people are placed in safe, stable, and nurturing family environments that promote their long-term wellbeing and development.
2. Key Responsibilities
2.1. Assessment and Approval
To undertake comprehensive and evidence-based assessments of prospective foster carers and adopters in accordance with statutory regulations, national standards, and local policies.
To prepare detailed Form F assessment reports and present these to the Fostering and Adoption Panel, providing clear recommendations.
To participate in panel meetings, effectively presenting and defending assessments.
2.2. Support and Supervision
To provide regular, structured supervision and support to a caseload of approved foster carers and adoptive families.
To develop and review foster carer agreements and support plans, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.
To respond proactively to the needs of carers, offering crisis intervention, advice, and guidance as required.
2.3. Service Delivery and Safeguarding
To work in partnership with children, birth families, foster carers, adopters, and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
To contribute to the matching of children with suitable foster or adoptive families, considering the childs needs and the familys skills and experience.
To maintain high-quality, accurate, and timely case records in line with data protection and confidentiality policies.
2.4. Professional Development
To maintain active registration with Social Work England and adhere to the professional standards and code of ethics.
To participate in team meetings, training, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Social Work.
- Registration: Must be currently registered with Social Work England (SWE).
- Experience: Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working within a Family Placement service, with specific expertise in fostering and adoption processes.
- Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, and national minimum standards governing fostering and adoption
Desirable
- Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a complex caseload independently.
- A commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Social Work.
- Registration: Must be currently registered with Social Work England (SWE).
- Experience: Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working within a Family Placement service, with specific expertise in fostering and adoption processes.
- Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, and national minimum standards governing fostering and adoption
Desirable
- Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a complex caseload independently.
- A commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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