Kinship Fostering Social Worker

Reference: NorthSomerset_1743585480

Qualified Social Worker | Fostering Team | North Somerset Council

  • We are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a statutory Kinship 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
  • The role: Kinship Assessments mainly
  • 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]

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.

£32.00 - £36.00
Per hour
GBP32 - GBP36 per hour

Weston-super-Mare

Temporary

Added 02/04/2025
Reference: NorthSomerset_1743585480

Kinship Fostering Social Worker

Weston-super-Mare
Temporary

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