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:
1. Fulfil statutory duties under relevant legislation to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children.
2. Undertake complex assessments and develop effective care and support plans.
3. Deliver direct work with children and families to achieve positive, sustainable change.
4. Support children subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) planning, and court proceedings.
5. Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and build strong partnerships with external agencies.
6. Participate in monthly individual and group reflective supervision to support your professional development.
What We’re Looking For:
7. Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent)
8. Registered with Social Work England
9. Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, with advanced-level practice in fostering
10. Proven experience in:Child Protection, CIN, and Court WorkAssessing risks and needs within child and family settingsDirect work with children and families from vulnerable groups
11. Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding issues
12. Skilled in mediation, negotiation, and building meaningful relationships
13. Creative, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement
14. Confident working within inter-agency, multi-disciplinary teams
Key Responsibilities:
15. Make full assessments of risk, protection, and care needs.
16. Manage a varied caseload with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for children.
17. Develop and implement individual care and support plans that promote empowerment and reflect diversity.
18. Use specialist communication and relationship-building skills to engage families in meaningful interventions.
What We Offer Through Pertemps:
19. A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
20. Streamlined online registration process
21. Referral bonuses and incentives
22. Ongoing compliance and support
23. Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
24. 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:
25. Children’s Services: IRO, MASH, Safeguarding, Children in Care, Youth Justice, Children with Disabilities, EHCP
26. Adults’ Services: Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Homelessness, Best Interest Assessor, Long-Term Teams
27. 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.