Social Worker - Fostering Team - Bury - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Social Worker for the Fostering Team in Bury, offering flexibility in work hours and a competitive rate of £35.00 per hour. The role involves assessing and supporting kinship and foster carers to improve outcomes for children and young people. Successful candidates will have experience in fostering and a commitment to delivering high-quality support.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Competitive Rate

Career Development

Professional Collaboration

Varied Work

Qualifications

• Experienced fostering social worker with proven skills in assessment and support work.
• Professionalism and commitment to securing improved experiences for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective kinship and foster carers.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to approved carers.
• Complete viability assessments and contribute to panel reports.
• Work effectively with partner agencies for coordinated support.
• Offer practical guidance and emotional support to carers.

Skills

Assessment skills

Support skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Job Title: Locum Social Worker – Fostering Team
Location: Bury, UK
Rate: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time

We are pleased to offer a valuable opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated Social Worker to join the Fostering Team in Bury. This locum position provides the choice of full-time or part-time working arrangements, supporting a positive work-life balance. You will play an essential role in assessing and supporting kinship and foster carers, helping to create stability and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working: Full-time or part-time options to suit your preferred schedule.

Competitive Rate: £35.00 per hour, recognising your skills and professional contribution.

Career Development: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.

Professional Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary network of practitioners across children’s services.

Varied Work: Benefit from the breadth of experience that locum work provides.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective kinship and foster carers.

Provide ongoing support and supervision to approved carers, ensuring high-quality standards of care.

Complete viability assessments and contribute to panel reports and recommendations.

Work effectively with partner agencies including health, education, and voluntary services to ensure coordinated support.

Offer both practical guidance and emotional support to carers, promoting placement stability and the wellbeing of children.

About You

You will be an experienced fostering social worker with proven skills in assessment and support work. Your professionalism and commitment will help secure improved experiences and opportunities for children and young people in care.

Living and Working in Bury

Located in Greater Manchester, Bury offers a welcoming community atmosphere, transport convenience, and a balance of urban amenities and surrounding green spaces — making it an excellent setting for both personal and professional fulfilment.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is an established and award-winning recruitment agency, recognised for placing skilled professionals in rewarding roles. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible opportunities that match your experience and ambitions.

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