Fostering Social Worker | Adoption Social Worker | Local Authority - Bedfordshire Region
Social Worker required to join a well-established Fostering or Adoption Team within a local authority
Full-time position
Hybrid working - flexible arrangements (office-based up to 3 days per week)
Office base: Bedfordshire region (specific location shared at later stage)
Pay rate: To be confirmedAbout the Role:
We're currently supporting a local authority in the Bedfordshire area looking for experienced Social Workers to join either their Fostering or Adoption team.
Both teams are well-managed and supportive, offering an excellent opportunity to join services that are committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and families. These are stable teams with manageable caseloads and an established structure.
You'll play a key role in either undertaking assessments, supporting foster carers, or progressing adoption planning and permanency.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertaking assessments and contributing to care or adoption planning
Supporting foster carers or prospective adopters throughout the process
Working closely with partner agencies and professionals
Preparing reports for panel and attending relevant meetings
Maintaining accurate case recordings in line with statutory responsibilities
What We're Looking For:
Experience within a Fostering or Adoption team is essential
Excellent assessment and report-writing skills
Ability to build strong relationships with families, children, and professionals
A confident, reliable practitioner who can work independently within a supportive team
To Be Considered:
You must be a qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work degree / DipSW / CQSW)
Registered with Social Work England
Must have recent experience working in a local authority setting in the UK
Enhanced DBS required
References will be requested
Please apply to be considered
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call (phone number removed) and ask for Anton Mostert or email (url removed)
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