Kinship & Foster Care Social Worker

Cardiff Capital; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leisure for Life membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning & Development Centre access

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Foster Wales RCT is seeking a Social Worker to join the Kinship Support Team, supporting kinship carers and special guardians to keep children safe within family networks.

The role involves providing guidance, completing statutory visits, collaborating with children, families and agencies, promoting placement stability, and using strengths-based, child-centred practice to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Care Wales.
• Experience of complex child and family assessments and evidence-informed recommendations.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, supervision and guidance to Kinship Foster Carers and Special Guardians.
• Complete statutory visits, reviews and support planning.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies.
• Promote placement stability and permanence for children.
• Identify strengths and support families to overcome challenges.
• Contribute to the development of kinship and special guardianship support services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning skills

Multi-agency working

Professional judgement

Kinship/fostering knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

Foster Wales RCT is seeking a Social Worker to join the Kinship Support Team, supporting kinship carers and special guardians to keep children safe within family networks.

The role involves providing guidance, completing statutory visits, collaborating with children, families and agencies, promoting placement stability, and using strengths-based, child-centred practice to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.