Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Fostering

Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Fostering
📍 Location: South Yorkshire
💷 Pay Rate: £37 per hour

Are you a skilled and passionate Qualified Social Worker with advanced experience in Fostering? Ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join a dedicated Fostering Team in South Yorkshire. This is a vital role where you will help deliver high-quality, child-focused social work in line with the Children Act 1989 and other key legislation, ensuring the welfare, safety, and development of children in care.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Fulfil statutory duties under relevant legislation to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children.
• Undertake complex assessments and develop effective care and support plans.
• Deliver direct work with children and families to achieve positive, sustainable change.
• Support children subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) planning, and court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and build strong partnerships with external agencies.
• Participate in monthly individual and group reflective supervision to support your professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, with advanced-level practice in fostering
• Proven experience in:
  • Child Protection, CIN, and Court Work
  • Assessing risks and needs within child and family settings
  • Direct work with children and families from vulnerable groups
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding issues
• Skilled in mediation, negotiation, and building meaningful relationships
• Creative, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement
• Confident working within inter-agency, multi-disciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Make full assessments of risk, protection, and care needs.
• Manage a varied caseload with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Develop and implement individual care and support plans that promote empowerment and reflect diversity.
• Use specialist communication and relationship-building skills to engage families in meaningful interventions.

What We Offer Through Pertemps:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
• Streamlined online registration process
• Referral bonuses and incentives
• Ongoing compliance and support
• Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities

Easily Commutable From:
Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Wakefield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Manchester, and surrounding areas.

Not the Right Role for You?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work including:

• Children’s Services: IRO, MASH, Safeguarding, Children in Care, Youth Justice, Children with Disabilities, EHCP
• Adults’ Services: Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Homelessness, Best Interest Assessor, Long-Term Teams
• Management: Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service

💬 Know someone who might be interested? We offer generous referral bonuses – get in touch to find out more!
📩 Apply today to take the next step in your fostering career and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.