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Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Kinship fostering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers.
• Undertake viability assessments to inform early permanence planning.
• Carry out SGO assessments, including support plans and court reports.
• Provide regular supervision and support to approved kinship foster carers.
• Support carers to manage placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence.
• Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated care planning.
• Ensure all work is child-centred, evidence-based, and within statutory timescales.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in:
• Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K)
• SGO assessments and permanence planning
• Viability assessments
• Supporting and supervising foster carers
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills for court and panel.
• Confident in managing risk, safeguarding, and complex family dynamics.
• Committed to achieving stable, safe outcomes for children.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Surrey council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering Kinship Team.

Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include:

• triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's health/development or significant harm, with appropriate information from referrers and the consent of the family (except when over-ridden by a team manager to protect a child from further significant harm);
• to provide an assessment of the needs of family members, their strengths and any risks to children's health/development or significant harm to the child/ren and develop SMART plans that will meet the needs of family members and reduce risks to children, in conjunction with children and their families;
• to work with partners to meet those needs and monitor progress via child in need and core group meetings involving families, young people and relevant professionals.
• to conduct child protection investigations where a multi-agency strategy discussion considers there are grounds to believe the child has or is likely to suffer significant harm and to involve families in developing plans for change which will reduce the risk of significant harm and keep children in their families wherever possible.
• where children cannot be adequately cared for within their families or their families cannot be engaged to access services that would support them to change and the significant harm threshold is reached, to initiate discussions to seek agreement for s20 or initiate planned or emergency legal proceedings to ensure children are protected in line with departmental policy, procedures and relevant legislation.
• to work with colleagues in commissioning, fostering and adoption to identify high quality placements for children that will promote keeping children with their siblings and engage in timely care planning so children are placed in stable long-term homes where their health and development as well as education and training needs are supported and they can strengthen their resilience to lead a happy and stable adult life

Casework Management

• Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate.
• Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.

Assessment and Review

• Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.

Advice and Guidance

• Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.

Safeguarding

• Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns.
• Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding.

Staff Development

• Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team.
• When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally qualified.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.

About the Role

You will be joining a well-structured and organised team of around 30 individuals who are looking to grow the staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council.

The team are involved in Mainstream assessment and post approval support. Kinship assessments (including Reg 24/Fostering/Special guardianship). Supported Lodgings assessment and support. Staying Put Run the Mockingbird model. The successful candidate will also participate in the team duty rota.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience within an English Local Authority
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel
• Demonstrable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant legislation, Statutory guidance, Standards and Procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Worker

Case load: approx. 14 foster carers
Current working from home policy: 3 days in office
Team name: Fostering

The Supervision and Support of Foster Carers and the safeguarding of children and young people in their care.

The Supervising Social Worker supervises foster carers in Croydon assisting with the recruiting, assessing, supervising, training, and supporting foster carers and children in their homes.

Promoting and ensuring that Croydon provides quality, professional fostering services for children and young people.

To undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and in relation to children and their families who are in need/ in need of protection, and other child care services.

Promote and lead innovation with ideas of new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.

Supervising Social Worker

Salary up to 39,547 per annum + 4,500 car allowance

Yorkshire

NonStop Consulting is working with an Independent fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Yorkshire area to help them find a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis.

They are a therapeutic fostering agency and they offer flexibility with home working.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 39,547 per annum + 4,500 car allowance
• Good Ofsted rating
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (10 - 13 foster families)
• Ongoing training
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering, child protection or looked after children teams
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Supervising Social Worker

Location: North Wales

Salary: 42,000 per annum

NonStop Consulting is looking for a permanent Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with an excellent reputation in the North Wales area.

They are a not for profit fostering agency and they are therapeutic. They offer hybrid working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 42,000 per annum
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (10 foster families)
• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• IT equipment and mobile phone provided.
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Pension Scheme.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 10 foster families located around around North Wales and Chester area.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Therapeutic Supervising Social Worker

Location: Kent

Salary: 46,000 per annum

NonStop Consulting is working with a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Kent area in order to help them find a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis.

They offer flexibility with home working and a very good salary that can go up to 46,000 per annum.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 46,000 per annum
• Good Ofsted rating
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (7 foster families)
• Ongoing training
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 7 foster families located around Kent and South London area.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

As Supervising Social Worker (SSW), you will be responsible for acting as a link worker for Foster Carers and looked after children. The role of SSW is a key position that brings together the needs of looked after children and young people, the support and management of foster carers, liaison with the placing authority and the administration and delivery of the service.

Responsibilities and Job specifics

As Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Delivery
• Quality
• Development
• Finance

Supervising Social Worker

Salary: up to 40,000 per annum

NonStop Consulting is working with one of the most reputable Independent Fostering Agencies in the South West of England area in order to help them find a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis.

This role offers a lot of flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 40,000 per annum
• Good Ofsted rating
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (10 foster families)
• Ongoing training
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 foster families located around Somerset.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering, child protection or LAC
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Supervising Social Worker

Salary up to 39,547 per annum + 4,500 car allowance

NonStop Consulting is working with an Independent fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Lincolnshire area to help them find a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis.

They are a therapeutic fostering agency and they offer flexibility with home working.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 39,547 per annum + 4,500 car allowance
• Good Ofsted rating
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (10 - 13 foster families)
• Ongoing training
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families located in the Lincolnshire area.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering, child protection or looked after children teams
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.