Fostering Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time
Job Opportunity: Fostering Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Durham County Council in a temporary Fostering Social Worker role within the Connected Carers Team.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £32 per hour, dependent on experience, and the chance to work in a professional and vibrant environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Holding a caseload of Foster Carers and providing supervision and support
  • Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 20 of the Children's Act of 1989
  • Conducting Form F Assessments and Viability Assessments
  • Attending family proceedings court
  • Obtaining Interim Care Orders/Interim Supervision Orders and Special Guardianship Orders
  • Producing Child Permanency Reports
  • Preparing looked after children review reports
  • Searching for emergency placements for vulnerable children referred to social services
  • Producing and presenting Annual Review Report of Foster Carers
  • Participating in recruitment drives for foster carers
  • Participating in preparation group training
  • Facilitating support groups for Foster Carers
  • Carrying out home visits for monitoring purposes/to promote the welfare of and to safeguard the children

To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a recognised social work qualification and be Social Care England registered. Additionally, you will require at least two years post-qualifying experience in a statutory childcare setting.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.



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