Kinship Care Social Worker — Family Network Advocate

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working

Training and professional development

Employee assistance programme and Well

Staff discounts and local offers

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support Kinship families within the Kinship Zone pilot. You will safeguard children, advise practitioners, and help implement kinship policies. The role includes engaging with carers, on-boarding for allowances, and promoting kinship placements where safe.

Experience with children and families in statutory contexts and a DBS check at enhanced level is required. A hybrid working arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with SWE registration.
• Experience in direct work with children and families.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver kinship support to children and kinship families.
• Advise and support practitioners to set up Family Network Meetings and reviews.
• Contribute to development and implementation of service policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver kinship training modules for practitioners and partner agencies.
• Manage eligibility checks and onboarding for kinship carer allowances.
• Promote safe placement with family members where appropriate.

Education

Social Work degree

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Thurrock Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support Kinship families within the Kinship Zone pilot. You will safeguard children, advise practitioners, and help implement kinship policies. The role includes engaging with carers, on-boarding for allowances, and promoting kinship placements where safe.

Experience with children and families in statutory contexts and a DBS check at enhanced level is required. A hybrid working arrangement is available.