Fostering Social Worker - Dorset Kinship Fostering Team Location: Dorset (multiple locations available) Pay: £38 per hour Contract: Temporary About the Role: As a Fostering Social Worker within the Kinship Fostering Team, you will: Undertake assessments and identify risks to ensure children's safety within kinship care arrangements. Develop and review child-centred plans that promote stability, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. Work collaboratively with kinship carers, extended families, and multi-agency partners. Manage a varied caseload, lead on strategy discussions and case conferences, and prepare high‑quality reports for court where necessary. Champion positive outcomes and help maintain safe, nurturing family environments. What Dorset Offers: Competitive hourly rate Supportive, friendly team culture Manageable caseloads Regular reflective supervision and access to clinical input Continuous professional development and training pathways Flexible and hybrid working options Generous annual leave (pro‑rata for temporary roles) Relocation support for eligible candidates Requirements We're seeking skilled, compassionate practitioners with: A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration Experience in Fostering Strong analytical, assessment, and report‑writing abilities Confidence in risk‑based decision‑making A commitm...