Social Worker - Fostering Kinship
- Herefordshire
- £35,235-39,513 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Team: Fostering Kinship
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,235 – £39,513 per annum + £5,000 market rate supplement + £10,000 welcome payment (subject to guidance) + full benefits package
Location: Hereford
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible hybridContact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 |Herefordshire County Council are seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Fostering Kinship Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support kinship carers and foster families in providing safe, nurturing and stable homes for children, while being part of a supportive service that invests in staff development and wellbeing.What You Can Expect:Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyleMarket rate supplement of £5,000 per year£10,000 welcome payment for experienced Social Workers joining the teamRelocation package support of up to £10,000Protected CPD time and clear career progression pathwaysStrong team culture and supportive managementDuties and Responsibilities:Assess, train and support kinship carers and foster families to ensure safe and high-quality care for childrenComplete viability, fostering and special guardianship assessmentsProvide supervision and ongoing support to carers, helping to maintain placement stabilityWork closely with children, families, carers and professionals to secure positive outcomesContribute to fostering panel processes and prepare high-quality reportsEnsure compliance with fostering regulations, national standards and statutory guidanceRequirements:SWE RegistrationRecognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)Post-qualified experience in fostering, kinship or permanence workStrong assessment, analytical and report-writing skillsKnowledge of fostering legislation, regulations and statutory requirementsAbility to build strong relationships with carers, children and multi-agency partnersResilient, proactive and child-focused approachBenefits Include:Market rate supplement of £5,000 per year£10,000 welcome payment for experienced Social WorkersRelocation package support of up to £10,000Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Professional development with protected time and budgetClear career progression pathways31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 10 more daysFlexible working options, including job-share, part-time and home workingEmployee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling supportPayment of professional membership fees“Pick your perks” access to retail, holiday and health discountsIf you’re passionate about supporting kinship carers and foster families to make a lasting difference for children, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority.Apply today or contact Emily Cooper for more information – 07745200325 |