Social Worker – Fostering – Assessment Team
Job Reference: DUDLEY/TP/697/4737
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £39,152 to £46,142 per annum, grade and salary subject to experience
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley
Closing Date: 14/06/2026
The Role: Conduct assessments of potential foster carers, including those with children under kinship legislation, ensuring suitability and compliance with court deadlines. Work within the fostering assessment team, support supervision and support teams, and help maintain balanced workloads.
Responsibilities:
- Complete assessments of potential foster carers.
- Collaborate with kinship and supervision teams.
- Support training and mentoring of new carers.
- Provide regular supervision and guidance from the team manager.
Qualifications:
- Fully qualified social worker with statutory social care background.
- Minimum 12 months post‑qualification experience.
- Completion of ASYE or at least 12 months post qualification prior to application.
Benefits:
- Regular supervision and support from a positive team culture.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Access to monthly support groups and a buddy system.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants must provide documentation of right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Equal opportunities: the council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
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