Supervising Social Worker | Fostering Team
Qualified Social Worker | Fostering Team | London Somerset Council
- We are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a statutory Fostering Team based at North Somerset Council.
- Join a dedicated and supportive statutory Fostering Team
- Full-time position with hybrid working options available.
- Office base: Weston-super-Mare
- You must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be considered
- If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, or you would like to register with Caritas for work, please call Anton Mostert on 07824534126 or email [email protected]
The Role:
As a fostering social worker, your role will involve:
Recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers.
Working closely with children, young people, and foster families to promote stability and well-being.
Ensuring compliance with fostering legislation, guidance, and minimum standards.
Contributing to placement stability, permanency planning, and the development of care plans.
Participating in supervision, training, and development activities.
North Somerset Council's Fostering Team plays a vital role in providing safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children who cannot live with their birth families. You will be part of a passionate and professional team working together to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
*Please note this vacancy is subject to the Pledge Agreement which stipulates:-
- 4 weeks' notice period may be required (at discretion of manager/council)
- Agency workers must have complete 2 years post AYSE (3 years PQ total), before they can be considered for agency roles within London
Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis.If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!
Reasons to register with Caritas:-
- Honest & Supportive Career Consultant
- Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant
- Holistic Support Package for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
- Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide
- Access to Exclusive Projects
- Subsidised training
- Free DBS check
- CV writing service
- Interview technique coaching
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
