Social Worker - Recruitment and Assessment Team (Fostering) £31.21 per hour/ £230.95 per day North East England 37 hours p/w, flexible working About the role: The post in the Recruitment and Assessment Team will focus on the assessment of mainstream and kinship foster carers and supported lodgings hosts. To undertake comprehensive fostering assessments of potential carers and connected carers in conjunction with appropriate staff from the fostering team and other teams and/or agencies in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and guidelines. For more information contact Kaye What you need: A degree in Social Work or equivalent Registered with Social Care Wales/ Social Work England At least 3 years PQE permanent, direct employment within English LA Completed relevant post-qualifying training Enhanced DBS check Excellent communication and written skills Why Work with Pertemps Social Care? We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect: ✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you. ✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward. ✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us ✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role ✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible. ✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time. And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free. Our Roles We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Looked After Children (LAC) Fostering / Adoption Children’s & Adult Social Work Service Manager / Head of Service Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager Occupational Therapist If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help! Get in Touch Today! kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658 Take the next step in your social work career with us!