Qualified Social Worker - Fostering

Pertemps; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for its Fostering Team, located in East Riding of Yorkshire. You will provide support to foster carers, conduct supervision visits, and manage child welfare assessments. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification, extensive experience in fostering, and strong communication skills. This role operates on a full-time basis and offers a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly reliable payroll

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Care Planning and Fostering Regulations is required.
• Proven experience in fostering or children and families services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular supervision visits and complete annual reviews.
• Support foster placements and ensure positive child outcomes.
• Manage a caseload and collaborate with social workers and health professionals.

Skills

Social Work qualification

4+ years’ post-qualifying experience

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Experience in a multi-agency setting

Education

Qualified social worker registration

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Fostering Team

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Contract Type: Agency | Full-time

About the Role

You will be part of a fast-paced, supportive fostering team, delivering high-quality supervision and support to approved foster carers. Your core duties will include:

• Conducting regular supervision visits in line with fostering regulations.
• Completing annual reviews of foster carers’ ongoing suitability and identifying training and support needs.
• Developing and monitoring action plans tailored to each carer’s development.
• Supporting foster placements to ensure stability and positive outcomes for children.
• Carrying out Children in Need reviews and DoLS-related assessments for children in care, where required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a committed professional who brings:

• A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• 4+ years’ post-qualifying experience, ideally within fostering or children and families services.
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Planning, Fostering Regulations, and relevant social care legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A creative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Experience working in a multi-agency setting.
• A passion for promoting the best outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approved foster carers.
• Provide regular supervision and support.
• Complete reviews, risk assessments, and carer development plans.
• Promote carer retention and placement stability.
• Collaborate with children’s social workers, education, and health professionals.
• Safeguard the welfare of children through effective care planning and decision-making.

Why Work With Pertemps?

We make agency work easier and more rewarding:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your needs.
• Simple online registration and onboarding.
• Weekly reliable payroll.
• Compliance fully managed for you.
• Access to exclusive roles across the UK.
• Referral bonuses – earn cash for recommending a colleague!

Easily Commutable From: Harrogate, Doncaster, Hull, York, Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Manchester, Halifax, Rotherham, Pontefract, and surrounding areas.

If you’re ready to support foster carers and improve the lives of children in care, we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t forget – refer a friend and earn a bonus!

Get in touch for a confidential chat or apply today.