Social Worker - Kinship Assessment

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kinship Assessment Social Worker to join their supportive team. This role is ideal for those passionate about helping children stay with their extended families when they cannot live with their birth parents. You will undertake assessments, prepare reports, and manage your own caseload while working within a trauma-informed practice framework. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity for social workers looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution

Annual Leave: up to 31 days

Flexible Working Options

Support Schemes: EAP, life cover

Gym Discounts

Travel Savings: discounted local transport

Relocation Support

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker registered with SWE.
• Experience with looked after children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Kinship and Special Guardianship assessments.
• Prepare reports for fostering panels and legal meetings.
• Manage own caseload and work within the Signs of Safety framework.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Trauma-Informed Practice

Fostering/Kinship Experience

Education

Qualified Social Worker (Level 3)

Job description

Job Title: Kinship Assessment Social Worker
Location: Hybrid - Home & Leicester City Office
Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 per annum
Total Reward Package: £60,804.45 (includes salary, pension, and leave benefits)
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 20 April 2025

Join a Supportive, Specialist Team

Leicester City Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join their Kinship Assessment Team. If you're passionate about helping children remain within their extended families when they can't live with birth parents, this is an ideal opportunity.

What You'll Do

1. Undertake Kinship and Special Guardianship assessments
2. Prepare reports for fostering panels and courts
3. Attend reviews, permanency, and legal planning meetings
4. Manage your own caseload, time, and records
5. Work within the Signs of Safety framework

What We're Looking For

1. Qualified Social Worker (Level 3), registered with SWE
2. Experience working with looked after children
3. Understanding of trauma-informed practice
4. Strong assessment, communication, and time-management skills
5. Fostering/kinship experience is helpful, not essential

Why Join Leicester?

Benefits include:

1. Employer Pension Contribution: approx. £11.5k
2. Annual Leave: up to 31 days (plus bank holidays)
3. Flexible Working: hybrid & agile options
4. Support Schemes: EAP, life cover, car lease, cycle to work, gym discounts
5. Travel Savings: discounted local transport
6. Relocation Support: available if eligible

Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or