Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Fostering
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Temporary
- Full-time
📍 Location: South Yorkshire
💷 Pay Rate: £37 per hourAre you a skilled and passionate Qualified Social Worker with advanced experience in Fostering? Ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join a dedicated Fostering Team in South Yorkshire. This is a vital role where you will help deliver high-quality, child-focused social work in line with the Children Act 1989 and other key legislation, ensuring the welfare, safety, and development of children in care.What You'll Be Doing:
- Fulfil statutory duties under relevant legislation to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children.
- Undertake complex assessments and develop effective care and support plans.
- Deliver direct work with children and families to achieve positive, sustainable change.
- Support children subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) planning, and court proceedings.
- Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and build strong partnerships with external agencies.
- Participate in monthly individual and group reflective supervision to support your professional development.
- Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, with advanced-level practice in fostering
- Proven experience in:
- Child Protection, CIN, and Court Work
- Assessing risks and needs within child and family settings
- Direct work with children and families from vulnerable groups
- Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding issues
- Skilled in mediation, negotiation, and building meaningful relationships
- Creative, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement
- Confident working within inter-agency, multi-disciplinary teams
- Make full assessments of risk, protection, and care needs.
- Manage a varied caseload with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for children.
- Develop and implement individual care and support plans that promote empowerment and reflect diversity.
- Use specialist communication and relationship-building skills to engage families in meaningful interventions.
- A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
- Streamlined online registration process
- Referral bonuses and incentives
- Ongoing compliance and support
- Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Wakefield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Manchester, and surrounding areas.Not the Right Role for You?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work including:
- Children's Services: IRO, MASH, Safeguarding, Children in Care, Youth Justice, Children with Disabilities, EHCP
- Adults' Services: Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Homelessness, Best Interest Assessor, Long-Term Teams
- Management: Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
📩 Apply today to take the next step in your fostering career and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.