Fostering Social Worker
Location: Wildwood/Pershore, Worcestershire County Council, Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Part‑time (18.5 hours per week)
Salary: £33,699 – £41,771 per annum, pro rata
Team: Fostering Recruitment, Retention and Assessment
Job Summary: Join Worcestershire County Council Children’s Services to undertake Form F Assessments and IFA Transfers. Assess and supervise Foster Carers and undertake Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission.
Responsibilities
* Undertake Form F Assessments and IFA Transfers.
* Assess and supervise Foster Carers.
* Carry out Viability, Private Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments for court submission.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of fostering regulations and minimum standards.
Qualifications
* Professional qualification in social work.
* Current Social Work England registration.
* Post‑qualifying experience in Children and Families work.
* Proven experience of completing Social Work assessments, preferably fostering assessments.
* Good knowledge of the fostering regulations and minimum standards.
Benefits
* Great holiday entitlement (26 days paid holiday pro‑rata, up to 31 days after 5 years).
* Social Work England professional registration fees reimbursed.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Professional learning & development opportunities via Social Work Academy.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Flexible hybrid working.
* Supportive managers, regular supervision and team meetings.
Contact
* Caroline Sutch – 07919692004
* Louise Pitt – 07771842875
* Stuart Bray – 07766990600
* Alex Kennedy-Hanson – 07702698788
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Deadline
12/12/2025
Disclosure
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check before confirmation.
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EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
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