Assessing Social Worker - Kinship Care Team | Stockport Council
Location: Stockport
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: Competitive, in line with local authority rates
About the Role
Stockport Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Kinship Care Team. This role is ideal for a practitioner passionate about supporting children in family-based care arrangements and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
As an Assessing Social Worker, you will complete Form K and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments, including Regulation 24 arrangements, where you will support and supervise carers. You will work closely with families, children, and partner agencies to ensure safe, high-quality care and compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Form K and SGO assessments, ensuring child-centred and evidence-based practice.
Support and supervise Regulation 24 carers as part of your assessment and monitoring duties.
Manage a caseload of approximately 5 court-directed assessments, adhering to court filing deadlines.
Present assessments and recommendations to Stockport Fostering Panel.
Participate in duty rota, including Regulation 24 assessments, Pre-Proceedings (PLO), and Court-Directed Viability Assessments (VAs).
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, maintaining statutory compliance and safeguarding children effectively.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely reporting.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
Proven experience in child protection, kinship care, or fostering assessments.
Knowledge of Special Guardianship Orders, Form K assessments, and Regulation 24 processes.
Court experience, including preparing reports and meeting court deadlines.
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate within a multi-agency team environment.
Why Join Stockport Council?
Be part of a dedicated, supportive, and experienced team working to improve the lives of children and families.
Gain direct experience in kinship care and SGO assessments, including court and panel work.
Opportunity for professional development and career progression within children's social care.
Work in a child-focused, collaborative, and reflective practice environment.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated and skilled Social Worker looking to make a real difference in children's lives, apply today!
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Contact: Mayur Rabari - Eden Brown Synergy
Assessing Social Worker | Kinship Care | Special Guardianship Order (SGO) | Form K Assessment | Regulation 24 Carers | Children's Social Care | Court-Directed Assessments | Fostering Panel | Stockport Council | Child Protection | Statutory Social Work | Child Welfare | Local Authority Social Worker | Child Safeguarding
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