Co Armagh couple started fostering disabled children during pandemic
A Portadown couple, who became foster carers for children with disabilities a year ago, share their love of the experience.
Thursday, 13th May 2021, 5:15 pm
Taking on the ‘challenging but rewarding role’ as a Short Breaks Carer isn’t easy at the best of times but it presented its own challenges to Angela and Vincent Little in the middle of a pandemic.
Angela saw how difficult it was for parents of children with disabilities to get a little time to themselves and decided to have a chat with her husband to see what they could do to help.
Social Worker: PO1: £31,346 - £33,782 pa
Senior Social Worker: PO3: £35,745 - £38,890 pa
37 hrs per week
ID Ref. No.SW 2021
Are you an experienced highly motivated social worker who is passionate about good social work practice with children, young people and their families? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Following a redesign of how we deliver our Children’s Social Care Services, we have established new Duty and Assessment teams, Child and Family Teams and Children in Care Teams. Our teams are headed by a Team Manager and supported by a dedicated Practice Supervisor and Court Consultant.
Our fast paced Duty and Assessment Service will work on a rota system and receive allocations directly from our Integrated Front Door Service. Working within this service, you will complete Family Assessment and work with the child and family to agree a plan.
Social Worker: PO1: £31,346 - £33,782 pa
Senior Social Worker: PO3: £35,745 - £38,890 pa
37 hrs per week
Permanent
Are you an experienced highly motivated social worker who is passionate about good social work practice with children, young people and their families? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Following a redesign of how we deliver our Children’s Social Care Services, we have established new Duty and Assessment teams, Child and Family Teams and Children in Care Teams. Our teams are headed by a Team Manager and supported by a dedicated Practice Supervisor and Court Consultant.
Our fast paced Duty and Assessment Service will work on a rota system and receive allocations directly from our Integrated Front Door Service. Working within this service, you will complete Family Assessment and work with the child and family to agree a plan.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council are recruiting for social workers (Image: Getty Images)
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Compassionate and caring individuals are being sought out by Stoke-on-Trent City Council for important job roles.
Their children and family services are recruiting for social workers and care workers to help them provide their important service in the city.