Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Children's)

Staffordshire County Council; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Children's) to conduct assessments and ensure compliance with fostering regulations. The role offers hybrid working options and a supportive environment with access to training and benefits. Ideal candidates will have experience in statutory assessments and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. This temporary position requires 37 hours per week at a pay rate of £33.30 per hour (Umbrella).

Benefits

Access to training and supervision

Discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting statutory assessments.
• Knowledge of Fostering Regulations and statutory guidance.
• Ability to provide supervision and support to foster carers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Viability Assessments for family/friend carers.
• Ensure compliance with Fostering Regulations.
• Provide supervision and develop tailored support plans.
• Collaborate with Children's Social Workers and external partners.

Job description

✨ Job Title: Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Children's)

📍 Location: Floor 1, Staffordshire Place 1, ST16 2DH

📅 Contract Duration: 1 month

🏛️ Council: Staffordshire County Council

📄 Contract: Temporary

👥 Vacancy: 1

⏱️ Hours: 37.00 per week

💷 Pay Rate: £33.30/hr (Umbrella)

📌 Job Description (JD)

Whilst working with us at Staffordshire County Council, you'll receive:

• ✨ Access to training and supervision
• 🎁 Access to our Vivup benefits platform (discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms & more)
• 🏠 Hybrid working – office & home flexibility
• 🗓️ Open to part-time, compressed hours, or a 4-day working week

🔑 Key Responsibilities

1. 1️⃣ Conducting Assessments
   • Complete Viability Assessments for family/friend carers
   • Undertake Full Connected Persons Assessments & prepare Special Guardianship Reports for court
   • Carry out statutory checks (DBS, references, medical, LA checks) & analyse risk
2. 2️⃣ Legal & Regulatory Compliance
   • Ensure compliance with Fostering Regulations (Reg 24 temporary approval, Reg 25 extension)
   • Prepare applicants for Foster Panel & provide ongoing support
   • Apply duties from the Children Act 1989 & kinship care statutory guidance
3. 3️⃣ Support & Supervision
   • Provide supervision to temporarily approved foster carers
   • Develop SGO support plans tailored to family needs
   • Work with Family Practitioners on complex referrals & ensure timely allocations
4. 4️⃣ Multi‑Agency Collaboration
   • Work closely with Children's Social Workers, Kinship Service Managers, and external partners (e.g., Kinship charity)
   • Attend resource panels & contribute to permanence planning

💼 What happens now?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply below.

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