Fostering Social Worker

Civic Recruitment Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Fostering Social Worker to join a Local Authority team in Dudley on a 3-month contract. The role entails conducting kinship and mainstream fostering assessments, providing ongoing support to carers, and ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks. Ideal candidates should have a Social Work degree, a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience, and an understanding of relevant legislation. The position offers flexible and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid/remote working

Participation in team duty rota

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience within an English Local Authority.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and care planning frameworks.
• Experience delivering assessments and post-approval support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct kinship and mainstream fostering assessments.
• Undertake ongoing support for carers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Knowledge of fostering

Understanding of child permanency planning

Ability to apply psychological theories

Experience in assessments and reporting

Independent caseload management

Willingness to travel

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 21/01/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Dudley

Province West Midlands

Postal Code DY1

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Fostering Social Worker (Kinship Assessment) will join Dorset Council’s Children’s Services team, working within a structured and supportive team to deliver assessments and post‑approval support for foster carers, kinship carers, and supported lodgings providers.
• The role involves conducting assessments under statutory regulations, supporting the implementation of care plans, and contributing to the delivery of high‑quality, child‑focused services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Conduct kinship, mainstream fostering, and special guardianship assessments, including Reg 24 assessments.
• Undertake supported lodgings assessments and provide ongoing support to carers.
• Deliver post‑approval support and ensure compliance with statutory frameworks.
• Work within the duty rota, responding to allocated cases efficiently and effectively.
• Apply relevant legislation and guidance, including the Children Act 1989, Fostering Regulations 2011, Care Planning Regulations 2010, and National Minimum Standards.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and multi‑agency partners.
• Apply evidence‑based interventions and theoretical frameworks in practice.
• Contribute to team development and participate in regular supervision.

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualification experience within an English Local Authority.
• Knowledge and experience of fostering, kinship assessments, and child permanency planning.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and care planning frameworks.
• Ability to apply psychological and developmental theories in practice.
• Experience delivering assessments, reports, and post‑approval support.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.

Additional Information:

• The post offers flexible working hours, hybrid/remote working, and participation in the team duty rota.
• Social Work degree or equivalent and Social Work England (HCPC) registration.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.