Social Worker - Fostering/Kinship Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Fostering/Kinship Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Darlington, UK
Salary: £27.56 per hour
Type: Part Time / Full Time (Ongoing)

Social Worker - Fostering/Kinship Team within Social Worker - Children in Darlington, UK, earning £27.56 per hour. This is an ongoing opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a dynamic Fostering/Kinship Team. Offering both part-time and full-time working options, this role provides the flexibility to suit your lifestyle while enabling you to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive service, undertaking meaningful assessments and providing ongoing support to kinship carers and fostering households. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £27.56 per hour, rewarding your skills and experience.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a blend of home and office-based working, providing greater flexibility and convenience.
• Diverse Experience: Locum work offers exposure to a variety of cases and situations, helping you broaden your professional expertise.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through varied responsibilities and opportunities to work across different aspects of fostering and kinship care.

What you will do

• Assess and supervise kinship and fostering arrangements, primarily within Darlington, with occasional national assessments as required.
• Complete viability assessments and Form K assessments to support informed decision-making and positive outcomes for children.
• Supervise Connected Foster Carers, providing advice, guidance, and support to maintain high standards of care.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and permanence of children within fostering and kinship placements.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports and assessments.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• Manage responsibilities effectively within a hybrid working model.

Why Darlington

Darlington offers an excellent quality of life, combining the charm of a historic market town with modern amenities and excellent transport connections. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and rich cultural heritage, the area provides a welcoming community atmosphere and plenty of opportunities fo