Fostering Social Worker — Support & Develop Foster Carers

Barnardo's; Halesowen; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families is seeking a Fostering Social Worker to recruit, assess and support foster carers, ensuring children and young people receive outstanding care. The role blends regional work with occasional travel to the Midlands for meetings, training and events.

The post emphasizes relationship-based practice, excellent communication and collaboration with local authorities, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration.
• Experience in fostering or looked-after children is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families is seeking a Fostering Social Worker to recruit, assess and support foster carers, ensuring children and young people receive outstanding care. The role blends regional work with occasional travel to the Midlands for meetings, training and events.

The post emphasizes relationship-based practice, excellent communication and collaboration with local authorities, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for professional development