Children's Social Worker - Duty Regulation 24 & Viability Assessor (Fostering) Team

Job Description

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Duty Regulation 24 & Viability Assessor (Fostering) Team.

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Undertake initial viability and connected persons assessments for children
• Complete Regulation 24 assessments to support timely placement decisions
• Provide clear analysis and recommendations regarding suitability of carers
• Work at pace to meet statutory timescales and children’s immediate needs
• Liaise with Social Workers, fostering teams, and partner agencies
• Prepare high-quality reports for panels and decision-making forums
• Identify safeguarding risks and strengths within family and connected networks
• Support carers through the temporary approval and assessment process
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and statutory documentation
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, guidance, and local procedures

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients. xwzovoh
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!