Qualified Social Worker (Fostering) Up to £27 per hour Qualified Social Worker (Fostering): Job Details Qualified Social Worker – Fostering - £24- £27 per hour – South East London We have a number of Locum positions available in a South East London Fostering Team. This respected borough is seeking a Committed Social Worker who can hit the ground running. You will be responsible for liaising with Local Authorities to identify appropriate foster careers and adoptive placements. The main duties will include * Recruiting, training and assessing applicants who apply to adopt, foster or offer respite care and to prepare appropriate reports * Presenting assessed applicants to Short term, Permanent Placement and Local Authority matching Panels * Offering a Consultative Service to Local Authorities seeking information about the individual needs of children * Providing support to approved foster parents, adoptive parents and respite careers * Working with Local Authorities and approved carers to ensure smooth introductions and placements of children. Applying candidates will require: * GSCC registration * Current enhanced CRB * References covering a period of 5 years Hays also offer the following benefits!!! * Competitive rates of pay