Children's SW - Fostering Team - North Yorkshire

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom Temporary Adoption and fostering

Reference: 670770

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Fostering Team in North Yorkshire. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people by supporting safe, stable and nurturing foster placements.

You will be responsible for the assessment, approval, supervision and review of foster carers, ensuring that practice complies with relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding standards. You will work closely with children, young people, foster families, birth families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and maintain placement stability.

Your duties will include completing comprehensive assessments, preparing clear reports for fostering panels and reviews, undertaking regular statutory visits, and contributing to care planning and permanency arrangements. You will offer advice, guidance and support to foster carers, respond to concerns promptly, and contribute to investigations where safeguarding issues arise. Effective partnership working with education, health, children’s services and other professionals will be essential.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have relevant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, ideally including fostering, looked-after children, assessment or safeguarding work. A sound knowledge of the Children Act, fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures and relevant national guidance is required.

You will be an organised, reflective and confident practitioner with excellent communication and report-writing skills. The ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands and work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team is essential. You must demonstrate a child-centred approach, professional integrity and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required, as the role involves travel across the area and visits to foster homes and partner services. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

From £37.79
Per hour

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom Temporary Adoption and fostering

Added 12/11/2026
Reference: 670770

Children's SW - Fostering Team - North Yorkshire

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom Temporary Adoption and fostering

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