Fostering Social Worker

Dudley - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 29 - 29

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Fostering Social Worker (Kinship Assessment) will join Dorset Councils Childrens Services team working within a structured and supportive team to deliver assessments and post-approval support for foster carers kinship carers and supported lodgings providers.

The role involves conducting assessments under statutory regulations supporting the implementation of care plans and contributing to the delivery of high-quality child-focused services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Conduct kinship mainstream fostering and special guardianship assessments including Reg 24 assessments.

Undertake supported lodgings assessments and provide ongoing support to carers.

Deliver post-approval support and ensure compliance with statutory frameworks.

Work within the duty rota responding to allocated cases efficiently and effectively.

Apply relevant legislation and guidance including the Children Act 1989 Fostering Regulations 2011 Care Planning Regulations 2010 and National Minimum Standards.

Maintain accurate case records reports and documentation.

Work collaboratively with children families carers and multi-agency partners.

Apply evidence-based interventions and theoretical frameworks in practice.

Contribute to team development and participate in regular supervision.

Skills/Experience:

Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience within an English Local Authority.

Knowledge and experience of fostering kinship assessments and child permanency planning.

Strong understanding of relevant legislation statutory guidance and care planning frameworks.

Ability to apply psychological and developmental theories in practice.

Experience delivering assessments reports and post-approval support.

Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.

Additional Information:

The post offers flexible working hours hybrid/remote working and participation in the team duty rota.

Social Work degree or equivalent and Social Work England (HCPC) registration.

Enhanced DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.

Flexible working and hybrid/remote working available.

500 welcome bonus (after 12 weeks T&Cs apply).

Required Skills:

Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience within an English Local Authority. Knowledge and experience of fostering kinship assessments and child permanency planning. Strong understanding of relevant legislation statutory guidance and care planning frameworks. Ability to apply psychological and developmental theories in practice. Experience delivering assessments reports and post-approval support. Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload. Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.

Required Education:

Social Work degree or equivalent and Social Work England (HCPC) DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Fostering Social Worker (Kinship Assessment) will join Dorset Councils Childrens Services team working within a structured and supportive team to deliver assessments and post-approval support for foster carers kinship carers and supported lod...