Childcare Social Worker - Kinship Team (Level 3) Leicester City CouncilRate: 36 - 38 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Location: Leicester City Council - Office base available with hybrid/working from home optionsLeicester City Council are seeking two Level 3 Qualified Childcare Social Workers to join the Kinship Team, responsible for undertaking full Kinship Assessments, including Fostering and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments.Key Responsibilities:Complete full Kinship Assessments in line with Fostering Regulations and statutory guidance.Use Form K to prepare and present high-quality assessments to Panel.Work to court timescales and deadlines for assessments and reports.Liaise with families, professionals, and legal representatives throughout the assessment process.Demonstrate understanding of the impact of trauma and therapeutic approaches in family-based care.Requirements:Strong assessment and analytical skills.Experience of using Form K and presenting to Panel.Knowledge of legal frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and child welfare practice.Willingness to travel outside of the local authority area as part of assessment work.Essential Requirements:Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentMinimum 3 years'' post-qualifying experience within Children''s ServicesSocial Work England RegistrationFull UK driving licence and access to own vehicleIf you''re interested in either of these roles