Sw, Fostering & Kinship Support
V49109366

£35.94 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Merseyside, Merseyside

Social Care

Posted 13 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Social Worker - Fostering & Kinship Support Team
£35.94 per hour
Merseyside
27 hours p/w, hybrid

About the role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join a Fostering Kinship Support Team in Merseyside. This part-time role (27 hours per week) involves supervising and supporting a caseload of kinship foster carers, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with fostering regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide regular supervision and support to kinship foster carers.
  • Complete annual reviews and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments.
  • Identify and coordinate training needs for carers.
  • Work collaboratively with children’s social workers and partner agencies to ensure cohesive care planning.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements.
  • Engage proactively with applicants and approved carers to promote positive outcomes for children.
  • Travel to support carers who may reside outside the Wirral borough.
Skills required: 
  • Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
  • Experience working with kinship carers and understanding of their unique needs.
  • Strong understanding of fostering regulations, SGO processes, and safeguarding procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to promoting the welfare of children and supporting carers effectively.

What you need:
  • A degree in Social Work or equivalent
  • Registered with  Social Work England
  • At least 3 years PQE permanent, direct employment within English LA
  • Completed relevant post-qualifying training
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Excellent communication and written skills
 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant –
Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration –
Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles –
you have access to roles exclusive to us 
 Great Incentives –
We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance –
We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll –
Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Fostering / Adoption
  • Children’s & Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager / Head of Service
  • Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
  • Occupational Therapist
 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 
Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
Take the next step in your social work career with us!







Kaye Fleming

Kaye.Fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk

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