Social Worker – Fostering Support Team

City of Wolverhampton Council

Social Worker – Fostering Support Team

Salary: £44,075 – £49,282 (Grade 7)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Full Time, permanent

Role Overview

We need people who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and will support us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our City.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise foster parents to meet the needs of children they care for.
• Work within Fostering Regulations and related National Minimum Standards.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registered.
• Completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or equivalent post‑qualifying pathway.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Fantastic learning and development offer including access to research in practice and social work briefings and conferences.
• Social Work CPD / Career Pathway.
• Permanent social workers can claim back their Social Work England fees.
• Blue Light discount card membership fee reimbursement.
• Additional payments for practising Practice Educators.
• Supportive and flexible working arrangements, including some home working.
• Employee networks and equality forums.
• Safe Place confidential reporting service.
• Strong employee assistance scheme and wellbeing offer.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Application Process

• Children panel interview – Saturday 27 June 2026.
• Written exercise – week commencing 8 June 2026.
• Panel interview – week commencing 8 June 2026.

Contact

Contact Kulwinder Bhogal via email: kulwinder.bhogal@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Legal & EEO statements

All applications are subject to Equal Opportunity policies.

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