Kinship Assessment Social Worker (Fostering) #000A17501

Semester.co.uk; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Kinship Assessment Team. The role involves conducting assessments, preparing reports for court, and supervising kinship carers. The organization offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive working environment dedicated to ensuring children thrive in family-based care.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive Rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support and expert advice from a dedicated team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fostering, kinship, permanence or court-related assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Viability/Reg 24 requirements and Fostering Regulations.
• Ability to travel locally for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Complete Viability & Regulation 24 Assessments.
• Prepare analytical Form K reports for court.
• Supervise newly-approved kinship carers.

Skills

Analytical report-writing

Culturally-sensitive advice

Engagement with diverse carers

Education

Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration

Job description

Kinship Assessment Social Worker (Fostering) #000A17501

Join our dedicated Kinship Assessment Team and help children stay safely within their extended families and communities. You will:

Complete Viability & Regulation 24 Assessments

Prepare Form K reports for court and panel decisions

Supervise newly-approved kinship carers until they transfer to the Supervision & Support Team

Work closely with fostering colleagues, placements, and courts to secure stable, nurturing homes

Your work directly supports the service’s mission to provide high-quality, family-based placements that help children thrive in their own communities.

Key Responsibilities

EmojiWhat you’ll doConduct swift Viability/Reg 24 assessments and give clear recommendationsProduce analytical, evidence-based Form K reports for fostering panel and courtVisit kinship households—virtual or face-to-face—to gather information and complete statutory checksDeliver guidance, resources and early training to kinship carers pre-approvalProvide short-term supervision and safeguarding oversight for approved kinship carers (avg. 7 households)Liaise with children’s social workers, IROs, health, education and legal teams to update care & permanence plansKeep meticulous records on the case-management system and contribute to service audits & panel feedback

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration (or equivalent)

Proven experience in fostering, kinship, permanence or court-related assessments

Strong knowledge of Viability/Reg 24 requirements, Care Planning Regs & Fostering Regulations

Excellent analytical report-writing skills for court and panel

Skilled at engaging carers from diverse backgrounds and providing culturally-sensitive advice

Ability to travel locally for home visits (car mileage reimbursed)

What You’ll Get

Competitive hourly / salary package (grade commensurate with experience)

Access to specialist kinship training, legal updates & reflective supervision

Strong progression pathway into senior practice assessor or permanency roles

Our Commitment: We believe children do best in family-based care close to their roots. If you share our vision of keeping children safe, stable and thriving with kin and connected persons, we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help kinship carers turn family love into lifelong security for our children.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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