Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

About Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate, enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities, we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced social worker to join our Fostering and Kinship team in Kingston. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to provide a range of fostering services, including recruitment, assessment, training, and supervision/support. The role involves undertaking assessments to safely place children and achieve permanency plans, as well as completing initial family assessments and supporting carers through regular supervision visits.

About You

  • You will hold a professional qualification (DipSW/CQSW/CSS or equivalent) and be actively registered with Social Work England, with a proven commitment to continuing professional development.
  • You will have knowledge and experience of working with current legislation and regulations, particularly fostering regulations and national minimum standards.
  • You will have experience in completing thorough assessments, ideally Form F/C and special guardianship assessments, and supporting foster carers through regular supervision visits.
  • You will have experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships, and working with a range of professionals, especially foster carers.

About Our Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and a positive, supportive work environment. Our benefits include 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and a range of staff benefits and discounts.

Important Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.


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