Fostering Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Salford Community Safety Partnership Full time

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join our Stepping Stones Cared for Children's team on a 12-month contract.

Stepping Stones Cared for Children's Team

This team comprises three units, each led by a Practice Manager, Advanced Social Worker, and five to six Social Workers. The team works with cared-for children in various settings, including residential care, foster care, and with connected persons. You will be responsible for managing care plans for our children and young people in partnership with families and partner agencies to achieve better outcomes.

Our social work teams focus on supporting families to make progress, reducing risks for children and young people. Salford has a range of support services and prides itself on positive multi-agency working and approaches, such as the Family Partnership model and tools to engage families and understand their agendas.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Building trusted relationships and ensuring individuals' wishes, feelings, and beliefs are central to decision-making.
  2. Connecting people to wider networks of opportunity and support.
  3. Increasing people's creative potential and self-esteem.
  4. Responding quickly to crises and sticking with children and families until things improve.
  5. Keeping in touch with children, young people, and families and taking a genuine interest in their well-being.

Our offer includes:

  1. Up to 34 days' holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
  2. Competitive salary following the pay and grading review in 2023.
  3. Free parking.
  4. Hybrid working, allowing you to manage your diary and achieve a better work-life balance.
  5. Training in the Family Partnership Model.
  6. Recently refurbished office space with free parking on site.
  7. Access to resources to support your work with children and families.
  8. A comprehensive Wellbeing Offer.
  9. Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team.


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