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Rotherham, England, United KingdomTemporary
Children's Senior Social Worker - Fostering Supervising Social Worker / Kinship Care AssessorRotherham Metropolitan Borough Council £35ph Umbrella... Read more
Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to recruit an experienced Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering Service as a Supervising Social Worker / Kinship Care Assessor.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious local authority with an Outstanding Ofsted rating, a strong learning culture, and a genuine commitment to supporting both children and social workers to achieve positive outcomes.
About the RoleAs a Supervising Social Worker / Kinship Care Assessor, you will play a key role in supporting foster carers and kinship carers to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children and young people.
Responsibilities will include:
Completing Form K Assessments for prospective kinship carersAssessing, supporting and supervising foster carersUndertaking high-quality assessments and reportsProviding training, guidance and support to carersPromoting the wellbeing and best interests of looked-after childrenWorking in partnership with children's social workers and multi-agency professionalsEnsuring practice remains compliant with fostering regulations and national standardsAbout YouTo be considered, you will need:
Social Work England registrationA recognised Social Work qualificationA minimum of two years' experience working within a fostering serviceExperience as a Supervising Social WorkerExperience completing Form K AssessmentsStrong assessment, analytical and report-writing skillsSound knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and National Minimum Standards for Fostering ServicesA passion for improving outcomes for children and young peopleWhy Join Rotherham?Outstanding Ofsted-rated Children's Services£35 per hour UmbrellaInitial 3-month contract with potential extensionHybrid working arrangementsManageable caseloadsSupportive and accessible leadership teamStrong emphasis on reflective practice and learningExcellent professional development opportunitiesInterested?If you're an experienced Fostering Social Worker or Kinship Assessor looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.
Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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