Social Worker – Fostering Team (Kinship Focus)

TN United Kingdom; Richmond; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker for their Fostering Team in Middlesbrough. This role focuses on supporting children and young people in care through creative interventions and collaboration with foster families. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work and at least two years of experience, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of social care experience.
• Knowledge of the Care Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory visits every six weeks.
• Prevent placement breakdowns by providing targeted support.
• Work collaboratively within multi-professional teams.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Team (Kinship Focus)
Location: Middlesbrough
Pay Rate: £36.36 per hour

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced and compassionate Children’s Social Worker to join our client in the North East of England. We are looking for a dedicated professional to become a part of a Fostering Team, with an initial focus on Kinship. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people in care. By joining the team, you will help them thrive in their foster families through creative and meaningful interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct statutory visits every six weeks, ensuring timely and accurate case recordings.
• Collaborate with teams to create pathways and stepping stones towards independence, prioritising a young person-centred approach.
• Prevent placement breakdowns by providing targeted support to children in care and their foster carers or hosts.
• Deliver consistent supervision, support, and reviews, including attendance and presentations at the Fostering/Supported Lodgings Panel.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and communication skills to meet deadlines and produce thorough written reports.
• Follow safeguarding procedures rigorously, escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute to the development of Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings Hosts through training sessions.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, addressing their physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively within multi-professional teams to support children in thriving within kinship or mainstream foster families.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, young people, their carers, and relevant professionals to achieve desired outcomes.
• Undertake direct work with children and carers on issues such as family conflict, breakdown, behaviour concerns, school attendance, emotional health, and risk of exploitation.
• Support children and young people with a strengths-based, therapeutic approach.
• Escort, supervise, or transport children when necessary, as part of planned interventions.
• Discuss expenditure proposals with the budget holder and seek approvals where required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or related field.
• At least 2 years of social care experience.
• Knowledge of the Care Act.
• Ability to travel for work.
• Twice weekly payroll.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to exclusive roles not available from other agencies.
• Free access to Liquid’s social work training and CPD portal.
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
• Access to a wide range of social work positions across the UK.
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – £500 for each social worker you refer who is successfully placed.*
• “Find your own job” bonus – £250 for bringing your own position to us.*