Fostering Recruitment Social Worker - Hybrid

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Flexible working

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team in Southampton. You will guide prospective foster carers from enquiry to full assessment, building strong relationships and safeguarding children.

The role supports flexible working and professional development within an Outstanding local authority fostering service. You will contribute to expanding fostering and ensuring safe, nurturing homes for children.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide prospective foster carers from their first enquiry, helping them understand the role and encouraging them to take the next step.
• Conduct initial screenings, home visits, and full fostering assessments to determine suitability of applicants.
• Build strong relationships with applicants, supporting them through the assessment journey.
• Make robust safeguarding decisions and work in partnership with other agencies to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Attend recruitment events and engage with the public to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about fostering.
• Deliver training and support to prospective carers to help them feel confident and prepared for fostering.

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team in Southampton. You will guide prospective foster carers from enquiry to full assessment, building strong relationships and safeguarding children.

The role supports flexible working and professional development within an Outstanding local authority fostering service. You will contribute to expanding fostering and ensuring safe, nurturing homes for children.