City of Wolverhampton Council
Social Worker – Fostering Support Team
Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade 7)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Full Time, permanent
Role Overview
We need people who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and will support us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our City.
Responsibilities
* Support and supervise foster parents to meet the needs of children they care for.
* Work within Fostering Regulations and related National Minimum Standards.
Qualifications
* Social Work England registered.
* Completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or equivalent post‑qualifying pathway.
* Enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
* Fantastic learning and development offer including access to research in practice and social work briefings and conferences.
* Social Work CPD / Career Pathway.
* Permanent social workers can claim back their Social Work England fees.
* Blue Light discount card membership fee reimbursement.
* Additional payments for practising Practice Educators.
* Supportive and flexible working arrangements, including some home working.
* Employee networks and equality forums.
* Safe Place confidential reporting service.
* Strong employee assistance scheme and wellbeing offer.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Application Process
* Children panel interview – Saturday 27 June 2026.
* Written exercise – week commencing 8 June 2026.
* Panel interview – week commencing 8 June 2026.
Contact
Contact Kulwinder Bhogal via email: kulwinder.bhogal@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Legal & EEO statements
All applications are subject to Equal Opportunity policies.
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