Fostering Social Worker – Shape Safe, Stable Futures

Fostering Social Worker

Pay: £38 per hour

Contract: Temporary

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Fostering Social Worker to join a dedicated fostering team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting foster carers to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers (Form F assessments)
• Provide ongoing supervision, support, and guidance to approved foster carers
• Complete annual reviews of fostering households
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children
• Ensure all safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times
• Support placement stability and contribute to care planning
• Participate in out-of-hours duty work on a rota basis (if applicable)

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Proven experience within fostering, kinship, or children’s services
• Strong assessment and report‑writing skills
• Sound knowledge of fostering regulations, standards, and safeguarding practice
• Ability to build strong relationships with carers, children, and professionals
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and retention payments
• Manageable caseloads and supportive team culture
• Regular reflective supervision and access to clinical support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlement
• Relocation support for eligible candidates

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD – a company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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