Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA
Salary: £37,642 - £45,982 (inclusive of market premia at £3,283)
Working Hours: 37 hrs per week
Contract Type: Fixed term for (12 months to maternity Cover) OR Secondment for (12 months to maternity Cover )
Closing Date: 25th February 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a one year fixed term Assessing Social Worker to join our Kinship Assessment team
We have a supportive and very busy team covering Kinship Assessments from the beginning of the process with Initial Viability Assessments thorough to full friends and family assessments, for care that can progress into fostering or permanence options (including SGO and CAO).
* Would you enjoy the opportunity to develop your social work knowledge and skills within the specialised area of Kinship?
* Are you passionate about supporting young people to remain in the care of their families wherever it is safe to do so?
* Do you have experience of undertaking detailed family focused assessments and have a strong ability to engage and build positive relationships?
* Are you creative, empathetic and committed to the right outcomes for our children
* Do you enjoy working as part of a fast paced and dynamic team
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
* Social Work Qualification; BA/ MA/DipSW/CSS/CQSW. Registered with the Social Work England
* Number of years of post qualification within a statutory social work setting, with experience of undertaking detailed and comprehensive assessments and risk assessments
* Post qualifying experience of working within Children's Social Care Service settings and in the provision of fostering and / or adoption Services
* Experience of assessment work with foster carers, connected / kinship carers, and / or adopter households. Experience of writing Court reports
* Knowledge of relevant existing legislation and in-depth knowledge of National Minimum Standards, Statutory Regulations and Guidance which relate to Kinship care, fostering, SGO and CAO care options.
* Knowledge of the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how children impacted by these can be cared for in a way which encourages recovery and resilience.
* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, to prioritise and work under pressure ,to work to strict timescales, to work in a professional way with families and other professionals, Able to work as part of a team Can demonstrate a flexible approach and a persistence and resourcefulness to get things done
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Rebecca Allen - Team Manager
Telephone:
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How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal:
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About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us