Fostering Social Worker - Impactful Family-Based Care

North Lincolnshire Council; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Fostering Social Worker to join our Outstanding Fostering Team. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) offers opportunities to recruit, assess and support foster and kinship carers, deliver training and work with families and partner agencies.

Social Work England registration is essential. The post requires evidence of right to work in the UK, a DBS check, and safeguarding commitments. Interviews are scheduled for 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is essential.
• Permanent, 37 hour role.
• Candidates must evidence right to work in the UK.
• DBS check and safeguarding commitment required.
• Recruit, assess and support foster and kinship carers and work with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess and support foster carers and kinship carers.
• Deliver training to carers.
• Undertake family finding and work with children, families and partner agencies.
• Work as part of the One Family Approach.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Creative

Motivated

Communication

Recruitment

Assessment

Training delivery

Partnership working

Job description

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Fostering Social Worker to join our Outstanding Fostering Team. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) offers opportunities to recruit, assess and support foster and kinship carers, deliver training and work with families and partner agencies.

Social Work England registration is essential. The post requires evidence of right to work in the UK, a DBS check, and safeguarding commitments. Interviews are scheduled for 20 November 2026.