ADVANCED FOSTERING SOCIAL WORKER
1 week ago
We are looking for an Advanced Fostering Social Worker to join our fostering service as we continue our improvement journey to provide outstanding services and outcomes for all of our children. We are very proud of our foster carers in Hull, and we are proud of our creative and committed team of fostering social workers. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Advanced Fostering Social worker who can continue to contribute to the development of our foster community. You will be based within our kinship fostering assessment team and will be responsible for undertaking connected persons assessments and overseeing a team of social workers carrying out viability and full connected assessments. You will also have responsibility for undertaking supervision with some non-social work qualified staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic person who has excellent inter‑personal and communication skills to inspire and support staff, foster carers and supported lodgings providers, to help us to achieve excellent care placements and good outcomes for children. We are looking for someone who has a good level of experience of working with children who are looked after and with foster carers. You should have an excellent knowledge base particularly about kinship care and the kinship strategy as well as fostering regulations and standards, child development, trauma, attachment and loss. You should have excellent assessment skills, organisational skills, good recording ability and be able to work within tight timescales. Our ASW’s have a developmental role, supporting and mentoring colleagues to enhance quality of practice, co‑working with colleagues to unpick complex family dynamics and working with families to be able to best meet their needs. We would love to hear from passionate and motivated qualified Social Workers interested in joining us. All Advanced Social Workers benefit from excellent learning, development, and progression opportunities. At Hull City Council we are committed to our children and young people and we are passionate about how we deliver services to them. That’s why we are developing and nurturing a culture that puts our children and young people at the heart of everything we do – by empowering our workforce to work together to find solutions, to be open, honest and respectful, to take responsibility and listen and learn from others. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you. Hull is a changing local authority and it’s a fantastic time to join us and be a key player in supporting our journey. Why it's great to work for Hull City Council: A competitive salary of up to £48,226 An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods A generous relocation package available Supportive and forward-thinking culture Great career development opportunities Flexible working hours For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vikki Smith, Team Manager on vikki.smith@hullcc.gov.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Senior Fostering Social Worker
1 week ago
Hull and East Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hull City Council Full timeA public local authority in the UK is looking for an Advanced Fostering Social Worker to join their foster service. This role involves assessing connected persons, overseeing social workers, and mentoring colleagues. Ideal candidates should have experience working with looked after children and possess strong assessment and organizational skills. The...
-
Head of Fostering Services
3 days ago
Hull and East Yorkshire, United Kingdom Children's Social Work Matters Full timeA local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Manager to lead its Fostering Service. This position requires a qualified Social Worker with extensive fostering experience and proven leadership in social care. The role involves leading a team dedicated to high-quality support for children and young people, promoting a collaborative culture, and...
-
advanced fostering social worker
2 weeks ago
Kingston upon Hull HU DT, United Kingdom a951cc4b-b849-4919-b191-7d97b72d4f98 Full time £48,226 - £500,000 per yearReferenceHUL/25/0671Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)£ £48226Occupational groupCare/Social Work - Children'sJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37DivisionChildren and Family Services - DirectorateClosing Date11 December 2025Proposed Shortlisting Date12 December 2025Proposed Interview Date22 December 2025Place of...
-
Kinship Fostering Team Lead
2 weeks ago
Hull and East Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hull City Council Full timeA local authority in England seeks a Fostering Team Manager to lead a supportive fostering team. The role requires experience in kinship care and strong managerial skills to oversee social workers and develop care strategies for children and young people. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of relevant legislation and demonstrate the ability...
-
FOSTERING TEAM MANAGER
1 week ago
Hull and East Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hull City Council Full timeWe have a rare opportunity for a Fostering Team Manager to join our busy but supportive fostering team. If you are committed to delivering high quality foster homes to meet the needs of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. We are very proud of our foster carers in Hull, and we are proud of our creative and committed team of fostering...
-
Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom Remedy Social Work Full timeA local government agency in South Devon is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Fostering, Supervision & Support team. The role involves providing support to foster carers, conducting unannounced visits, and delivering training. Ideal candidates should have a social work qualification, experience in children and families, and a sound knowledge of...
-
Start in Fostering
2 weeks ago
Hull, United Kingdom NonStop Consulting Ltd Full timeAn Independent Fostering Agency is looking to recruit a permanent Supervising Social Worker to work completely remote. The caseload location would be Kingston Upon Hull, Grimsby, Scunthorpe. Start in Fostering - Supervising Social Worker - Homebased is acceptingapplicants if you live in one of those areas mentioned or in between. **Requirements**: -...
-
Foster Carer
5 days ago
North East, United Kingdom Evolve Fostering Full time**About us** Evolve Residential is an independent fostering agency rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted based in the Northeast of England. Evolve Fostering’s vision is to provide placements for children and young people with a level of support which maximises the chances of stability and successful outcomes. The Evolve team includes professional carers,...
-
Locum Senior Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Hull and East Yorkshire, United Kingdom My Social Work News Full timeA social work agency in Hull is seeking a Senior Social Worker Practitioner for a temporary position in the Duty and Assessment Team. This role offers £35 per hour and focuses on conducting assessments, providing expert advice, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support families effectively. Enjoy flexible locum arrangements and contribute to...
-
Foster Carer
2 weeks ago
East Kilbride, United Kingdom RSD Fostering Full time**Foster Carer opportunity - Up to £27,000 per annum. Weekly allowance per child, discounts on many shops and leisure centres plus a weekly personal allowance.** **Are you looking for a hugely rewarding career which will change and shape a child’s future?** We need people all over the UK who have a spare room, who can offer a child a stable, nurturing...
