General Fostering Assessing Social Worker

Foster Wales Conwy is your Local Authority fostering service. We are part of Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh Local Authority not-for-profit fostering services, all working together to build better futures for children in Wales.

We are fortunate to have this dedicated post specifically to focus on assessing general foster carers. You will be responsible for undertaking the thorough assessment of prospective foster carers, formulating a recommendation and presenting the completed assessment to the fostering panel.

You will be offered professional supervision and guidance, together with the offer of further training and development opportunities.

We promote and understand the importance of a positive and healthy work life balance, and can offer a range of flexible working solutions, which can be discussed at interview.

You will benefit from a substantial rewards package, which includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, Occupational Sick Pay and staff benefits including salary sacrifice cars, Cycle to Work, cashback healthcare, discounts plus much more.

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Please call Elin for a chat and if this sounds like the right place and position for you, click on apply now. Elin Dickin, Section Manager, Care Resources, 01492 575111, elin.dickin@conwy.gov.uk

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.