Kinship Social Worker

Tripod Partners; Bradshaw; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an experienced Kinship Social Worker to join their Kinship Team. This role focuses on providing effective social work services and ensuring optimal outcomes for children placed with family and friends. Candidates should have a recognized Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and substantial experience in Kinship care or fostering. The position allows for hybrid working, with office presence in Bolton required as needed. Competitive hourly rate of up to £37 available.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity for skill development in a statutory setting

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience directly relevant to Kinship care, Special Guardianship, or Fostering.
• Expert knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of prospective Kinship Carers and Special Guardians.
• Conduct annual reviews to monitor care quality.
• Provide support and supervision to Kinship Carers.
• Identify and coordinate training for carers.
• Advise on appropriate placements for children.
• Attend meetings and provide support.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical report writing

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Kinship Social Worker - Bolton Council

Bolton Council

Up to £37 per hour

Bolton Council is seeking an experienced and committed Kinship Social Worker to join our busy Kinship Team. This is a vital role focused on providing an effective and efficient social work service, ensuring the best outcomes for children placed with family and friends.

We require a candidate with significant post-qualifying experience in working with and supporting Kinship Carers and Special Guardians.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment : Undertake robust and timely assessments of prospective Kinship Carers and Special Guardians to determine suitability.
• Review and Monitoring : Conduct annual reviews and other statutory reviews as required to evaluate and monitor the quality of care provided by Kinship carers to looked after children.
• Support and Supervision : Provide ongoing supervision and support to Kinship Carers and Special Guardians to ensure the care of looked after children is consistently of the highest quality.
• Training & Development : Identify and coordinate appropriate support, training, and preparation to further develop the skills and capacity of carers.
• Placement Advice : Advise and assist colleagues across the service regarding the appropriate placement of individual children with Kinship carers and substitute families.
• Meetings : Attend reviews, case conferences, strategy meetings, and network meetings as and when required, providing appropriate advice, information, and support for these forums.
• Information Service : Organise and maintain a high-quality Kinship fostering information and advisory service for both council colleagues and members of the public.

Working Environment & Benefits

Hybrid Working : We operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility. However, candidates must be able to be office-based in Bolton or undertake visits to meet critical service needs.

Parking : Free on-site parking is available.

Statutory Experience : Opportunity to utilise and further develop advanced skills in a statutory, frontline setting.

What You Will Bring

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience directly relevant to Kinship care, Special Guardianship, or Fostering.
• Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and practice relating to looked after children and permanence planning.
• Strong communication and analytical report writing skills.