Kinship Care Social Worker (Trauma-Informed)

Brighton & Hove City Council; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join the kinship care team. You will assess kinship carers, prepare court reports, and provide comprehensive support to kinship families.

The role involves supervising kinship foster carers, supporting carers with Special Guardians orders, and delivering kinship activities and training. We value trauma-informed approaches, anti-oppressive practice, and a professional, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed approaches
• Anti-oppressive practice
• Professional, can-do attitude
• Experience in kinship/child welfare preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess prospective kinship carers and prepare reports for court and fostering panels
• Provide comprehensive support to kinship families including supervision of kinship foster carers
• Support carers with legal orders such as Special Guardians
• Facilitate kinship kids' activities, support groups for carers and deliver kinship workshops/trainings
• Contribute to reflective, learning culture and PDP goals within the team

Job description

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join the kinship care team. You will assess kinship carers, prepare court reports, and provide comprehensive support to kinship families.

The role involves supervising kinship foster carers, supporting carers with Special Guardians orders, and delivering kinship activities and training. We value trauma-informed approaches, anti-oppressive practice, and a professional, collaborative mindset.