Social Worker - Fostering Support and Development
Social Worker Fostering Support and Development Team (Permanent) Location: Medway Council (Hybrid working available)Salary: £38,476 £41,956 + market supplements (dependent on experience)Market Premia of £3,000Annual Retention (After 12 months) of £2,000Contract: PermanentPro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with Medway Council to recruit a Social Worker to join their Fostering Support and Development Team within Children s Social Care.This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated fostering service focused on recruiting, supporting, and retaining high-quality foster carers, ensuring children in care experience stability, safety, and positive outcomes.Medway s Fostering Service places relationship-based practice at the heart of its work, valuing professional judgement, reflective practice, and strong support for both foster carers and social workers.The RoleAs a Social Worker within the Fostering Support and Development Team, you will:Provide high-quality supervision, support, and guidance to approved foster carers.Undertake fostering assessments, reviews, and development work in line with regulations and best practice.Support foster carers to meet the needs of children and young people in placement, including those with complex needs.Contribute to placement stability through timely intervention, support planning, and problem-solving.Work closely with children s social workers, commissioning teams, and partner agencies to achieve positive placement
Other jobs of interest...
Perform a fresh search...
-
Create your ideal job search criteria by
completing our quick and simple form and
receive daily job alerts tailored to you!