Qualified Social Worker – Fostering (Kinship Team)
Location: South Yorkshire | Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Make a Real Difference — Support Families, Strengthen Kinship Care
We’re looking for experienced, passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dynamic Kinship Fostering Team in South Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children within their extended families — offering stability, connection, and lifelong relationships. You’ll work alongside an experienced Team Manager and within a supportive local authority known for its strong team culture and reflective supervision.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Complete connected persons assessments (Regulation 24, viability, and full fostering assessments)
* Support and advise kinship carers, ensuring placements are safe, stable, and well-matched
* Contribute to panel presentations and court reports
* Work closely with children’s social workers, legal teams, and fostering panels
* Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and statutory guidance
* Build meaningful relationships with families and promote permanency for children
What We’re Looking For
* Is a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
* Has 4+ years' experience in fostering, family placements, or safeguarding
* Understands the legal and practical framework for kinship care
* Is confident in assessment writing, presenting, and court work
* Brings empathy, professionalism, and commitment to every case
* Can work independently and collaboratively across teams
Why Join the Kinship Team?
* Strong culture of support & supervision
* Monthly reflective group supervision
* Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
* Easily commutable from Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham, Wakefield, Huddersfield, York & more
* A team that values your voice, your experience, and your passion
Not the Right Role for You?
We also recruit for: IRO | BIA | Family Support | Child Protection | Duty & Assessment | Team Manager | Advanced Practitioner | Adult Social Work and more.
Know someone who’d be a great fit? We offer generous referral bonuses!
Ready to Champion Kinship Care? Apply now or message us to learn more. Let’s build better futures — together
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