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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