Fostering and Kinship Social Worker

Worcestershire County Council; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Social Work England professional fees

Pension scheme LGPS

Professional Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Supportive Managers

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council's Children’s Services and Worcestershire Fostering is looking for experienced Kinship Care and Support Social Workers to join the Fostering & Kinship team in Worcester. The role involves assessing and supervising Foster Carers and completing Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship assessments for court submissions.

The service is rated Good by Ofsted and offers excellent CPD and support.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Post qualifying experience in Children and Families work
• Proven experience of completing social work assessments, preferably fostering and Connected Carers assessments
• Good knowledge of the fostering regulations and minimum standards

Responsibilities

• Assessing and supervising Foster Carers and undertaking Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission
• Be part of a cohesive and supportive Fostering and Kinship Service

Job description

Job Title: Kinship Care and Support Social Worker
Team: Fostering & Kinship
Full Time
Salary: £34,811 to £43,149 pro rata including Market Forces £4000 pro-rata
Location: Worcester
Permanent Contract

We are seeking experienced Social Workers to join theFostering and Kinship Service.

Welcome to Worcestershire County Council Children’s Services and Worcestershire Fostering!

This is an exciting time to join Worcestershire, rated Good overall by Ofsted!

Our vision is for Worcestershire to be a wonderful place for all children and young people to grow up, and our mission is to support children and young people to be happy, healthy, and safe. We will do this by keeping children and young people at the heart of everything we do, supporting and empowering parents to care for their own children well, valuing education as the best start in life for all children, and acting in a professional and timely way to protect children from harm.

Worcestershire Fostering offers placements for children who are looked after by WCC. Worcestershire Fostering provides fostering placements including family and friends foster placements for looked after children and young people which safeguard and promote their welfare and enhances their life chances.

To be considered for this post, the following criteria is essential:

• A professional qualification in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Post qualifying experience in Children and Families work
• Proven experience of completing Social Work assessments, preferably experience of fosteringand Connected Carers assessments.
• Good knowledge of the fostering regulations and minimum standards

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Fostering and Kinship Service to become part of a cohesive and supportive team.You will be assessing and supervising Foster Carers and undertaking Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission.

We can offer you;

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Social Work England professional registration fees reimbursed.
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. All our Social Workers have access to our Social Work Academy – ensuring they have the right training & CPD opportunities to do their best work and support them in their Social Work career
• Employee Assistance Programme:24/7 access to support and counselling
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
• Supportive Managers:You will be supported by working with a stable permanent knowledgeable management group, receiving regular supervision and regular team meetings.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Fostering Team Managers;

• Stuart Bray – 07766990600
• Geraldine O'Donnell - 07850949234

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)This post is exemptunder the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will beconditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminalrecords via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as wellas convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding serviceusers in our care.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 20/11/2026 Anticipated Interview Date: 30/11/2026

Attached documents

UPDATED Children's Social Worker JD and PS.pdf