Foster Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Connect2Kent Full time

Connect2Kent is a leading recruitment agency exclusively partnering with Kent County Council to fill various social work positions, including locum and permanent roles. We're proud to support the council's outstanding fostering team in Canterbury and Dover.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Fostering Team as a Foster Care Specialist. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting assessments, delivering preparation training for prospective foster carers, and supporting the team manager to promote 'Kent Fostering' services.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement effective strategies to manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families, in line with the Social Care Capability Framework.
  2. Design and deliver preparation training programs for prospective foster carers, focusing on their development and well-being.
  3. Collaborate with colleagues to promote 'Kent Fostering' services, providing excellent advice and support to potential foster carers and kinship carers.
  4. Foster strong relationships with statutory agencies, voluntary organizations, and private sector partners to achieve better outcomes for children and families.
  5. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, local policies, and procedures, applying this expertise to ensure consistency and high-quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in fostering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. The salary for this role is £40,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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