Location: Bromley Salary: £19.01-£20.03 Contract Type: Full tile temporary ongoing role Closing Date: 30.06.2025 We are looking for a compassionate, organised, and motivated Social Work Assistant to support team working with foster carers and children in care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated service focused on improving outcomes and providing high-quality support to children and their carers. Key Responsibilities: * Support qualified social workers in delivering services to foster carers and children in care. * Undertake direct work with children and young people, including life story work and participation activities. * Assist with placement monitoring and support visits to foster homes. * Coordinate and support contact between children and their families. * Help organise foster carer training sessions, support groups, and events. * Maintain accurate records and contribute to assessments and reports. * Liaise with schools, health professionals, and other partner agencies. * Promote safeguarding and emotional wellbeing for all children in care. What We’re Looking For: Essential: * Experience working with children, young people, or families in a social care or related setting. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to work sensitively and effectively with vulnerable individuals. * Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. * Competent IT and record-keeping skills. * Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable: * A relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People). * Knowledge of fostering, children in care, or child protection procedures. * Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in children's lives. Please kinldy send your CV to Magda and shortlisted candidates will be contacted