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Fostering social worker

Sittingbourne
Eden Brown
Fostering social worker
Posted: 13 October
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Overview

Are you an experienced Fostering Social Worker or a Children's Social Worker looking for an opportunity to step into Fostering? We are working with a private fostering agency with a base in Sittingbourne and Chatham, covering London, Essex and Kent.

The Role

We're seeking a skilled and compassionate Fostering Social Worker to provide supervision, guidance, and support to foster parents, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in their care. You will build strong relationships with foster families, conduct home visits, attend reviews, and work closely with local authorities and other professionals to promote stability and positive outcomes. We welcome both experienced Fostering Social Workers and Children's Social Workers with transferable skills who are interested in developing their expertise in fostering.


Key Responsibilities

* Supervise and support a manageable caseload of foster parents.
* Conduct regular visits and complete high-quality records and reports.
* Provide professional guidance and emotional support to foster parents.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, local authorities, and other agencies.
* Promote placement stability and foster parent retention through proactive engagement.
* Contribute to training, reviews, and the matching process for new placements.


About You

* Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Experience in fostering or children's social work.
* Full UK driving licence and use of a car.
* Location: Hybrid - Offices in Sittingbourne & Chatham (1 day a week in the office, plus training and meetings).
* 29 days annual leave.
* Pension auto-enrolment & life insurance policy.
* Flexible hybrid working.
* Excellent supervision, training, and development opportunities.
* Supportive, values-led team culture.


Benefits and Considerations

Competitive salary (£30,000 - £48,000+ DOE).

Please note: Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. Your expert recruitment consultant is Rebecca Knight; call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).


About Eden Brown

Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.

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