Are you a qualified Locum Social Worker looking for an opportunity to make a lasting difference to children, young people and foster families?Halton Borough Council is looking for dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join our supportive and committed Fostering Team.Our Fostering Team plays a vital role in ensuring children and young people experience safe, stable and nurturing foster placements. We are looking for passionate professionals who can build strong relationships with foster carers, work collaboratively with partner agencies and provide high-quality support throughout the fostering journey.ResponsibilitiesAs a Social Worker, it is vital that you work well with Foster Carers throughout the process of them fostering children and young people, and work collaboratively across services and with other professional disciplines. Your role will involve assessing, supporting, and supervising foster carers in accordance with the fostering National Minimum Standards 2011 and encourage carers to access their support network and services provided by the local authority and beyond. The ideal candidate will have previous Fostering Social Work experience; a full induction and training programme will be provided.As part of this role, you may be required to complete Regulation 24 assessments and Special Guardianship/Fostering Assessments in relation to the broader family and friends agenda. You may also be required to support with training to foster carers. ..... full job details .....