About the Role
As a Fostering Social Worker you will work as part of a supportive and committed fostering team, responsible for recruiting, assessing, training and supporting foster carers across Bradford. You will play a vital role in ensuring foster carers are well prepared and supported to meet the needs of children and young people, helping to build placement stability and long‑term positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective foster carers
* Provide ongoing supervision, support and guidance to approved foster carers
* Support foster carer development through training and learning opportunities
* Contribute to matching children with appropriate foster placements
* Ensure fostering households meet required standards and regulations
* Work closely with children’s social workers, IROs, and partner agencies
* Promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children in foster care
* Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements
About You
* Qualified and registered with Social Work England
* Experienced within Children’s Social Care, ideally fostering, safeguarding, or looked‑after children services
* Confident in undertaking assessments and managing complex casework
* Skilled in building strong, trusting relationships with foster carers and families
* Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
* Able to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment
* Committed to high‑quality, child‑centred practice
Why Join Bradford
* Competitive salary of £38,220 – £46,142 per annum
* £3,000 retention payment
* Supportive and experienced fostering team
* Hybrid working with 3 days in office
* Opportunities for professional development and progression
* Chance to directly improve placement stability and outcomes for children in care
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The role is permanent and hybrid working with 3 days in office.
Apply by sending your CV to Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964. Referral bonus available for successful placements.
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