Fostering Supervising Social Worker & Kinship Assessor

Randstad Care AS

Catcliffe

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 57,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Randstad Care is assisting Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in recruiting an experienced Supervising Social Worker and Kinship Care Assessor. Based in Rotherham with hybrid working, you will assess and supervise foster carers and complete Form K assessments.

The role offers a full-time initial 3-month contract with extension potential up to 6–9 months, and a pay rate of £35 per hour. You will work within an Ofsted-rated Outstanding service and have opportunities for professional

Qualifications

Recognised Social Work degree (or equivalent) with active Social Work England registration.
Minimum 2 years' post-qualifying experience within a fostering service setting.
Hands-on experience as Supervising Social Worker and completing Form K assessments.
Knowledge of National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services (2011).

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive assessment, supervision, and ongoing support to foster carers and kinship carers.
Complete high-quality Form K Assessments for kinship carers.
Deliver training programs for carers to ensure safe, stable placements.
Apply thorough assessment, analytical, and recording skills aligned with statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
Promote an empathetic understanding of the needs of looked-after children and young people.