Fostering Kinship Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join a Kinship Fostering team. This role involves ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while working collaboratively with multi-agency partnerships. Candidates must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and experience in Children's Social Work teams. A valid UK driving license is essential. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £39,513, a market supplement payment of £5,000, and numerous other benefits, including flexible working and a relocation package.

Benefits

Annual leave 31 days + public holidays

Market supplement payment of £5000

Welcome payment £5000

Relocation package up to £10,000

Flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Access to various discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with post qualification experience.
• Experience working in Kinship Fostering teams is essential.
• Access to a vehicle to meet job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Identify and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Manage caseloads of varying complexity in collaboration with multi-agency partnerships.

Skills

Experience within Children’s Social Work teams

Customer-focused approach

Valid UK driving license

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Kinship Fostering team.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship).

About the team

This service promotes and ensures the safety, wellbeing and learning for children and young people, operating in close collaboration with multi‑agency partnerships. Being responsible for caseloads of varying complexity, ensuring children and young people are protected via performance of risk assessments and identifying and delivering evidence‑based interventions are among the key responsibilities in this role. This role is customer focused, to ensure care and respect for each individual.

About you

Having experience within Children’s Social Work teams is imperative to be successful in this position. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with post qualification experience is imperative. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

What’s on offer?

• Up to £39,513 per annum
• Annual leave 31 days + public holidays
• Market supplement payment of £5000 on top of salary
• Welcome payment £5000
• Relocation package up to £10,000
• Flexible working
• Excellent pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to various discounts

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07564579700 / [e-mail]