Your newpany
Join a forward-thinking and child-centred local authoritymitted to improving oues for children and young people in care. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker within a fostering service within the Surrey area.
Your new role
As a Senior Social Worker within the fostering team, you will take a lead role in supporting foster carers, managingplex cases, and contributing to the development of the service. You will carry out assessments of prospective carers, provide supervision and guidance, and work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure the best possible oues for children in foster care.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Supervising and supporting foster carers to maintain high standards of care.
2. Leading on safeguarding and placement stability work.
3. Delivering training and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
4. Supporting junior staff and offering professional guidance.
What you'll need to succeed
5. A recognised social work qualification ( DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England.
6. Substantial post-qualification experience in fostering or children’s services.
7. Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures, and child development.
8. Excellentmunication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
9. A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to mentor and support colleagues.
10. Must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle due to rural locations.
11. Must havepleted your ASYE.
What you'll get in return
12. A supportive and inclusive working environment.
13. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
14. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
15. Access to wellbeing services and employee assistance programmes.