Fostering Social Worker

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 candidatesApply today! 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