INDEPENDENT ASSESSING SOCIAL WORKER (NATIONALLY) - ON AND AS REQUIRED
CONTRACT BASIS
Orchard Fostering is an Irish company established in **Apply on the
website** that provides fostering and supported lodging?s services
to children and young people who are referred to its service by Tusla.
Orchard Fostering is committed to service excellence and ensuring the
best outcomes for children and young people in its care.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Independent Assessing
Social Workers, who are available to complete fostering assessments
across Ireland, to join our service on a Contractual Basis and as the
need arises. This position will be home based, and the post holder
will report directly to the Principal Social Worker for Assessment who
is based at our head office in Park West Business Park, Dublin **Apply
on the website**.
As an independent assessing Social Worker you will be required to
respond to enquiries and case work requested of you by the Principal
Social Worker. This caseload will be allocated subject to Geographic
Location and availability and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The role
will offer you diverse experience in assessing and educating general
foster carers in this growing service with the ultimate aim of
approval of foster carers, to meet the needs of children requiring
care placements. The role requires you to complete these assessments
as per the National Standards for Foster Care timeframe of **Apply on
the website** weeks. Fortunate to this position is the greater
flexibility of days and times in which these assessments are
completed.
This post will involve travel to and from prospective foster carer
homes, in line with government Covid guidelines. This service offers
skill development in the area of training to prospective and current
foster carers alike. This independent assessment role will incorporate
support to and training with foster care applicants and their
children.
KEY CRITERIA:
Must have a professional qualification in Social Work i.e. NQSW,
Masters in Social Work or equivalent qualification validated in the
Republic of Ireland through CORU.
* Must have at least 2years social work experience, previous
experience in the foster care field is desirable but not mandatory
* Must have a clean driver?s licence and use of a car
* Must have own mobile phone and laptop to use for work purposes
* Must have secure space in home to store confidential files and
information
* Must have professional indemnity (insurance for set up as
independent social worker- assistance will be provided)
* Must be self-motivated and have ability to work flexibly
Role requirements and job specifics available upon request.
To apply, please submit a CV to Lauren Phillips, Administrator,
**Apply on the website** For any informal enquiries about the role
please contact Orlaith Treacy, Principal Social Worker at **Apply on
the website** or **Apply on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
