Qualified Social Worker | Fostering Support Job at Randstad (Liverpool)

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Qualified Social Worker - Supervising Social Worker

We are looking for a passionate and committed Social Worker to join our Fosterin...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

39151.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Portsmouth City Council

Expiration Date

July 16, 2026

Requirements

Are qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England
Have post-qualifying experience in children's services, particularly with children in care and/or foster carers
Understand trauma-informed practice and therapeutic parenting approaches
Possess strong assessment, analytical and risk management skills
Can build effective relationships with carers, children, families and partner agencies
Are confident producing clear, high-quality reports and records
Have excellent communication and presentation skills
Can manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

Job Responsibility

Manage and support a caseload of foster carers
Provide supervision, guidance and ongoing support to foster carers
Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic parenting approaches
Work collaboratively as part of the wider team around the child
Support foster carers to develop positive relationships with children and their families
Ensure fostering standards, safeguarding responsibilities and statutory requirements are consistently met
Deliver training, facilitate support groups and create development opportunities
Contribute to service development projects and fostering initiatives
Participate in the foster carer support duty system and the out-of-hours support rota
Become involved in the recruitment and assessment of prospective foster carers

What we offer

Supportive and experienced fostering team
Strong culture of restorative practice
Innovative approaches including an established Mockingbird community
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Close partnership working across children's services
Opportunities to contribute to service development and improvement
Hybrid Working - at least 2 working days in office

Fulltime

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Permanent Fostering Social Worker

As a Fostering Social Worker, you will work as part of a supportive and committe...

Location

United Kingdom , Bradford

Salary:

38220.00 - 46142.00 GBP / Year

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

July 12, 2026

Requirements

Qualified and registered with Social Work England
Experienced within Children's Social Care, ideally fostering, safeguarding, or looked after children services
Confident in undertaking assessments and managing complex casework
Skilled in building strong, trusting relationships with foster carers and families
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
Able to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment
Committed to high-quality, child-centred practice

Job Responsibility

Undertaking comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective foster carers
Providing ongoing supervision, support, and guidance to approved foster carers
Supporting foster carer development through training and learning opportunities
Contributing to matching children with appropriate foster placements
Ensuring fostering households meet required standards and regulations
Working closely with children's social workers, IROs, and partner agencies
Promoting placement stability and positive outcomes for children in foster care
Maintaining accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements

What we offer

£3,000 Retention Payment
Hybrid working with 3 days in the office
Opportunities for professional development and progression
A chance to directly improve placement stability and outcomes for children in care

Fulltime

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Fostering Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker - Foster Wales Swansea (Temporary Contract) Location:...

Location

United Kingdom , Swansea

Salary:

30.50 - 38.43 GBP / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 28, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification
Registered with Social Care Wales
A minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying experience working with children and families in the UK
Experience in fostering or children's services, with the ability to work independently and start promptly
A current and valid DBS check

Job Responsibility

Support and supervise foster carers to ensure the highest standards of care for children and young people
Undertake assessments, reviews, and reports in line with fostering regulations and statutory guidance
Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the fostering service
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council and partner agencies
Manage a caseload effectively, combining office-based and remote work

What we offer

Training and education
A full range of free training e-learning courses are available

Fulltime

Special Guardianship & Private Fostering Social Worker

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our Kinsh...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

42838.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Portsmouth City Council

Expiration Date

July 19, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current registration
Experienced in children's social care, particularly kinship or fostering
Knowledgeable in Special Guardianship, kinship care, and private fostering
Confident supporting or guiding other practitioners
Skilled in assessment, analysis, and report writing
Excellent communicator who thrives in partnership working

Job Responsibility

Lead on Special Guardianship support, private fostering, and therapeutic funding (ASGSF)
Provide guidance and informal supervision to colleagues
Oversee support plans and case progression to improve outcomes for children
Monitor performance, data, and service delivery
Work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies
Offer day-to-day advice, guidance, and coaching to team members
Champion trauma-informed and restorative practice
Lead and develop the SGO support service
Provide expert advice and direct support to carers
Ensure timely responses through duty systems

Fulltime

Social Worker – Fostering - Family and Friends Team

Are you passionate about working with Family and Friends Carers and improving th...

Location

United Kingdom , Aylesbury

Salary:

40109.00 - 47629.00 GBP / Year

Buckinghamshire Council

Expiration Date

July 20, 2026

Requirements

Social work qualification
Active SWE registration
Completed ASYE
Working knowledge of legislation and guidance which applies to family and friends work
Experience of working in looked after children or with foster carers
Knowledge of research, inquiries and recent studies affecting this sector of service and an ability to monitor its application in practice
Strong written communication skills
Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
Experience and competence in working with the courts and providing written and verbal evidence

Job Responsibility

Deliver targeted and specialist social work services in the area of Kinship Care
Clarify eligibility and undertake statutory social work assessments
Promote the safety and well-being of children and young people
Assess and support prospective Family and Friends carers in line with Fostering Regulations and court proceedings
Hold a manageable caseload of SG and Reg24 assessments
Provide carer support
Work within statutory guidelines and fostering regulations
Assist with duty with opportunities to deliver training, run support groups and be involved in the organisation of carer events
Support the development and growth of the service

What we offer

Market premium of £2,750 per annum for Grade 7
Golden Hello payment after one years service (£1,000 for Grade 6, £2,125 for Grade 7)
Competitive salary with a market increment
Annual leave up to 30 days per year
Opportunity to buy further leave
Up to 15 days per year training, learning and development offer
Free parking across all office sites
Relocation packages available
Generous employer pension contribution
Discounts on Cafés, restaurants and shops

Fulltime

Social Worker - Fostering and Adoption

Our Fostering and Adoption Team is dedicated to providing safe, loving, and stab...

Location

United Kingdom , Dalkeith

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

August 17, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker
SSSC registered in the Social Work part of the register
Car driver

Job Responsibility

Work directly with prospective foster carers and adopters, conducting assessments, providing training, and offering ongoing support
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and carers to ensure the best outcomes
Complete detailed assessments, including Form F and PAR reports, and present findings to the fostering and adoption panels
Collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure a holistic approach to care and support
Participate in matching children with suitable foster or adoptive families, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing support
Provide post-placement and post-adoption support to families as needed
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with legislative and procedural requirements

What we offer

Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle
Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement
Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise
Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
Pension Scheme: Contributory pension
Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay
Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required

Fostering Senior Social Worker

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team in the...

Location

United Kingdom , Peterborough

Salary:

42839.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Peterborough City Council

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified and experienced Social Worker
Experience in the field of fostering or a desire to develop current social work practice
Passion for developing positive working relationships with foster carers and the children they care for
Ability to provide regular supervision and support
Commitment to fostering

Job Responsibility

Participate in the out of hours Foster Carers Support Line rota providing essential guidance and advice to the Fostering Community in Peterborough
Build professional relationships with fostering families, the children, and young people they care for and all the professionals involved in supporting the care arrangements
Provide supervision and support to foster carers

What we offer

Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays

Fulltime

Children Social Worker

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Children’s Social Workers to joi...

Location

United Kingdom , Bradford

Salary:

38220.00 - 46142.00 GBP / Year

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

July 12, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Experience working within children’s services

Job Responsibility

Responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns
Completing initial assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families
Working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making skills
Managing short-term interventions and determining next steps for cases
Supporting, supervising, and developing foster carers
Completing fostering assessments (including Form F)
Ensuring placements are safe, stable, and meet children’s needs
Delivering ongoing training and guidance to foster carers
Working with children subject to care proceedings or care orders
Developing care plans to promote long-term stability and permanency

What we offer

Competitive salary package
Supportive working environment
Opportunities for career progression
Flexible working options (subject to service needs)
£200 candidate referral bonus
£150 sign-up bonus for new candidates

Fulltime

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