Kinship & Fostering Social Worker (Hybrid)

Worcestershire County Council; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Social Work England professional fees

Pension scheme LGPS

Professional Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working

Supportive Managers

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council's Children’s Services and Worcestershire Fostering is looking for experienced Kinship Care and Support Social Workers to join the Fostering & Kinship team in Worcester. The role involves assessing and supervising Foster Carers and completing Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship assessments for court submissions.

The service is rated Good by Ofsted and offers excellent CPD and support.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Post qualifying experience in Children and Families work
• Proven experience of completing social work assessments, preferably fostering and Connected Carers assessments
• Good knowledge of the fostering regulations and minimum standards

Responsibilities

• Assessing and supervising Foster Carers and undertaking Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission
• Be part of a cohesive and supportive Fostering and Kinship Service

Job description

Worcestershire County Council's Children’s Services and Worcestershire Fostering is looking for experienced Kinship Care and Support Social Workers to join the Fostering & Kinship team in Worcester. The role involves assessing and supervising Foster Carers and completing Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship assessments for court submissions.

The service is rated Good by Ofsted and offers excellent CPD and support.