Kinship Fostering Social Worker
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.

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