Social Worker - Fostering Team in Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey

Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children (Fostering)
Location: Kingston & Richmond, UK
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Social Worker within the Fostering Team in Kingston & Richmond, earning £37.52 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers 36 hours per week and a flexible hybrid working arrangement. This is an exciting opportunity to join Achieving for Children and play a key role in supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children in care, while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Work 36 hours per week, providing consistency and stability in your role.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £37.52 per hour, offering flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a blend of office-based and remote working, with three days in the office alongside in-person meetings and peer supervision.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities for learning, growth, and career progression.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive fostering service.
• Prime Location: Enjoy working in Kingston upon Thames, with its vibrant High Street, cultural attractions, and excellent amenities.

What you will do

• Foster Carer Assessments: Assess prospective foster carers to ensure safe and suitable placements for children.
• Carer Support: Provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and support to foster carers, promoting best practice.
• Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children placed in foster care through effective monitoring and intervention.
• Case Management: Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with fostering regulations and policies.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with colleagues, professionals, and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes.
• Advocacy: Engage directly with children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Team Participation: Contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and service development initiatives.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Previous experience within fostering, children's social work, or related statutory services.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and fostering regulations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, assessment, and report-writing abilities.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high-quality casework.

Why Kingston 

Kingston offer the perfect combination of city accessibility and scenic surroundings. With beautiful parks, riverside attractions, thriving town centres, and excellent transport links into Central London, the area provides an outstanding quality of life. Known for its strong community spirit, rich heritage, and vibrant cultural scene, it is an excellent place to build your career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

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Take the next step in your social work career and join the Fostering Team in Kingston & Richmond with Sanctuary Personnel.