Fostering & Kinship Social Worker - Hybrid + Development

Worcestershire County Council; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Social Work England registration fees

LGPS pension scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Supportive Managers

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join the Fostering and Kinship Service. You will assess and supervise Foster Carers, and undertake Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission, contributing to safeguarding and better outcomes for looked-after children.

The role offers a supportive team environment with hybrid working options, DBS checks, and a commitment to equality and career development.

Qualifications

• 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 fostering and Connected Carers assessments.
• Good knowledge of the fostering regulations and minimum standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and supervise Foster Carers.
• Undertake Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission.

Skills

Children & Families experience

Social work assessments experience

Fostering knowledge

Education

Professional qualification in social work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join the Fostering and Kinship Service. You will assess and supervise Foster Carers, and undertake Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission, contributing to safeguarding and better outcomes for looked-after children.

The role offers a supportive team environment with hybrid working options, DBS checks, and a commitment to equality and career development.