**Job Title:** Fostering Link Social Workers
We are seeking two highly skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as Fostering Link Social Workers in our Dublin office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Recruitment and Assessment Work:
o Engage with potential foster carers, assess their suitability, and determine eligibility for assessment.
o Undertake formal assessments of applicants using Tusla's National Assessment Framework and template.
o Present completed reports to local Tusla Foster Care Committees within required time scales.
* Support and Supervision:
o Inform foster carers of their roles, responsibilities, policies, and procedures.
o Ensure foster carers operate within legislative standards and guidelines.
o Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster families.
o Attend case conferences, review meetings, and other relevant child care meetings.
* Liaise with Tusla on behalf of foster carers and children, adhering to child protection procedures and GDPR guidance.
Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker with CORU registration.
* Full-time permanent position (37.5 hours) with flexible working arrangements, including home-based work and office duties.
* Competitive salary range: €48,000 - €70,000 per annum.
About Us:
Five Rivers Fostering is an independent private fostering agency, established in Ireland since 2002. We have offices in Dublin, Cork, and Donegal, working closely with Tusla to provide high-quality services to foster carers and children. As a social enterprise, we strive to make a positive impact in the community.
Closing Date: 31st March 2025