The Role: Are you passionate about helping more children live within their family networks outside of the care system? We are looking for exceptional Social Workers who are enthusiastic about being part our Family Connections Service. You will play a vital role in helping more children to live and thrive within their family networks outside of the care system. This is an expanding service, and we are investing heavily to support children and families in our community. In this service, you will assess, prepare and support carers who have a connection to the child. You will be working with families that have a connection to the child and who may be able to provide an alternative home. You will be working collaboratively with the child's social worker, team manager and legal representatives to deliver a whole family approach to the care planning. What you’ll do: As a social worker within the Family Connections Service you will be responsible for: Advising children's social workers to help them identify and engage potential carers Assessing carers as special guardians or foster carers Providing/facilitating support to carers to prepare to take on this caring role Providing/facilitating long-term support to carers to ensure successful outcomes for children Contributing towards our strategy of increasing the number of children placed with family and friends carers outside of the care system (for example with Special Guardians) What we’re looking for: Essential Qualifications and Experience: A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England is required, and experience working with kinship carers and/or fostering is desirable. Legislative Knowledge: A solid understanding of key legislation is necessary, including the Children’s Act 1989 (as amended), Children’s Act 2002, Care Act 2014, Children and Families Act 2014, and Kinship Care: Statutory guidance for local authorities (2024). Knowledge and understanding of the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, Special Guardianship statutory guidance (2017) is desirable. Professional Expertise: Experience with statutory provisions is expected, especially in working with Children in Care and those involved in Care Proceedings. Communication and Multi-Agency Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate and work effectively within multi-agency systems.