Fostering Social Worker

BARNARDO'S; Halesowen; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy up to 5 days annual leave

Service-related sick pay from day 1

Cycle2work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Discount at Barnardo's stores (20%)

Health cash plan for dental, glasses,/

Employee assistance program 24/7

Job summary

Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families is seeking a Fostering Social Worker to recruit, assess and supervise foster carers. You will work with local authorities and multi-agency professionals to deliver high-quality fostering services and support for children and young people.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, opportunities for professional development and a range of employee benefits. The role is based at the Halesowen Office with travel to support meetings and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in fostering, children's social care or looked after children services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, supervise and develop foster carers.
• Provide high-quality supervision, support and guidance to foster carers.
• Collaborate with local authorities and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Excellent communication

Qualified Social Worker

Fostering experience desirable

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate and committed Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families and become part of a supportive, values-driven team that is dedicated to helping children thrive in safe, nurturing foster homes.

This exciting role will primarily support foster families across the South East region, providing high-quality supervision, support and guidance to foster carers. While the role is regionally based, occasional travel to the Midlands will be required for team meetings, training and service events.

As a Fostering Social Worker, you will play a vital role in recruiting, assessing, supervising and developing foster carers, ensuring children receive outstanding care and support. Working in partnership with local authorities and multi-agency professionals, you will help create positive outcomes for children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about relationship-based practice, has excellent communication skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality fostering services. Experience within fostering, children's social care or looked after children services is desirable.

In return, Barnardo's offers a flexible hybrid working model, opportunities for professional development, access to a wide range of employee benefits, and the chance to work within one of the UK's leading children's charities.

Join us and help transform children's lives through fostering.

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Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

• Reference number:23866
• Job Title:Fostering Social Worker
• Location:Halesowen Office
• Contract type:Permanent
• Hours:37
• Salary:£37,157 - £38,796 (plus £312.00 Office at Home Allowance per annum)
• Closing Date:2 November 2026
• Interview Date:09.11.26

• Barnardo's Workplace Offer Visual Summary.pdf (27.58 KB)
• Social Worker – Fostering & Adoption Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (0.57 MB)
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Dec 2024.pdf (164.07 KB)