Full job descriptionOur Client, Stockport Council, is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Fostering/Kinship Team.
Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!
This role is a part time role!
Are you an Children’s Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
*Undertake comprehensive fostering assessments (Form F / competency-based) in line with national standards and agency policies.
*Assess the suitability of prospective foster carers, including background checks, home visits, and detailed analysis of applicants’ capacity to meet children’s needs.
*Prepare high-quality, evidence-based assessment reports for presentation at fostering panels.
*Work closely with applicants to provide guidance, support, and clear feedback throughout the assessment process.
*Analyse risk and safeguarding considerations, ensuring all recommendations are robust and clearly justified.
*Liaise with multi-agency professionals and gather references to inform assessments.
*Ensure all work complies with fostering regulations, policies, and statutory guidance (e.g. Fostering Services Regulations, National Minimum Standards).
*Maintain accurate, timely records and documentation in line with organisational requirements.
*Contribute to panel discussions and provide professional recommendations regarding approvals.
*Promote equality, diversity, and the best outcomes for children in all assessment work.
Requirements of this role:
*Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
*Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
*Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working as a Qualified social worker
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
*Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
*Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
*Free CV building and Interview support.
*Free DBS checks.
*Weekly payroll.
*PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
*CPD contributions.
*Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
*Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!