Social Worker - Fostering Team

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Cambridge is seeking a qualified Fostering Social Worker to support foster carers and ensure the well-being of children in care. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fostering or children's services, strong knowledge of relevant regulations, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include providing professional guidance, conducting assessments, and maintaining accurate case records while collaborating with various partners. If you're motivated to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Experience in fostering or children's services required.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support and supervision to foster carers.
• Conduct assessments and reviews in line with statutory guidance.
• Build strong relationships with foster families and children.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for holistic support.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Report-writing skills

Knowledge of fostering regulations

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

About the Role

As a Fostering Social Worker with Cambridge Council, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers and ensuring the safety and well‑being of children in care.

You will provide professional supervision and guidance to foster carers, complete thorough assessments and reviews, and maintain accurate case records in line with statutory requirements. Acting as a key point of contact, you will build strong relationships with foster families, children, and multi‑agency partners to deliver holistic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional support, guidance, and supervision to foster carers, promoting best practice and compliance with fostering standards.
• Conduct regular home visits to foster carers across Cambridgeshire, completing thorough assessments and reviews in line with statutory guidance and local policy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foster families, children, birth families, and professionals, acting as a key point of contact and advocate.
• Complete and maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation in accordance with council procedures and relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners, including health, education, and voluntary sector organisations, to deliver holistic support for children and carers.
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns, implementing child protection procedures and ensuring the safety and welfare of all involved.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and ongoing professional development activities.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in fostering or children's services.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report‑writing skills.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.