Qualified Social Worker โ€“ Fostering (Kinship Team)

V49109570

£35 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Social Care

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

๐ŸŒŸ Qualified Social Worker โ€“ Fostering (Kinship Team) ๐ŸŒŸ
๐Ÿ“ Location: South Yorkshire
๐Ÿ’ท Pay Rate: ยฃ35 per hour

Make a Real Difference โ€” Support Families, Strengthen Kinship Care
Weโ€™re looking for experienced, passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dynamic Kinship Fostering Team in South Yorkshire.ย This is a fantastic opportunity to support children within their extended families โ€” offering stability, connection, and lifelong relationships. Youโ€™ll work alongside an experienced Team Manager and within a supportive local authority known for its strong team culture and reflective supervision.ย 

What Youโ€™ll Be Doing
In this specialist role, you will:
  • Complete connected persons assessments (Regulation 24, viability, and full fostering assessments)
  • Support and advise kinship carers, ensuring placements are safe, stable, and well-matched
  • Contribute to panel presentations and court reports
  • Work closely with childrenโ€™s social workers, legal teams, and fostering panels
  • Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and statutory guidance
  • Build meaningful relationships with families and promote permanency for children
What Weโ€™re Looking For
We need someone who:
โœ”๏ธ Is a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
โœ”๏ธ Has 4+ years' experience in fostering, family placements, or safeguarding
โœ”๏ธ Understands the legal and practical framework for kinship care
โœ”๏ธ Is confident in assessment writing, presenting, and court work
โœ”๏ธ Brings empathy, professionalism, and commitment to every case
โœ”๏ธ Can work independently and collaboratively across teams


Why Join the Kinship Team?

โœจ Strong culture of support & supervision
๐Ÿง  Monthly reflective group supervision
๐Ÿ  Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
๐ŸŒ Easily commutable from Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham, Wakefield, Huddersfield, York & more
๐Ÿ’ฌ A team that values your voice, your experience, and your passion


Not the Right Role for You?ย 
We also recruit for:ย IRO | BIA | Family Support | Child Protection | Duty & Assessment | Team Manager | Advanced Practitioner | Adult Social Work and more.

Know someone whoโ€™d be a great fit? We offer generous referral bonuses!

Ready to Champion Kinship Care?ย ๐Ÿ“ž Apply now or message us to learn more.ย Letโ€™s build better futures โ€” together ๐Ÿ‘‡