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United Kingdom , Preston

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Salary:

28.63 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Kinship Social Worker – Kinship Assessment Team Lancashire County Council – Fostering Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting children to remain within their family networks wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. The Kinship Assessment Team is a countywide service, with occasional out-of-county work across the UK. Travel is therefore required, with very occasional overnight stays depending on distance.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assessing and supporting Kinship foster carers and/or Special Guardians on behalf of the Directorate
  • Undertaking viability assessments of proposed Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians
  • Participating in a duty rota to complete Regulation 24 assessments
  • Preparing and assessing prospective Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians, including compiling complex assessment reports for fostering panel and Court
  • Supervising and supporting approved Kinship foster carers
  • Ensuring high-quality care that meets the specific needs of children looked after, in line with all relevant standards and regulations
  • Attending Children in Our Care (CIOC) Reviews, court hearings, and other safeguarding meetings as required

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
  • Experience or strong interest in kinship care, fostering, and/or court-based work
  • Strong assessment, report-writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work flexibly across Lancashire and occasionally beyond
  • A child-centred, strengths-based approach and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children
What we offer:

Competitive local authority benefits and flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Expiration:
March 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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