Children's Social Worker - Fostering- Assessment Team

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Fostering- Assessment Team.

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Undertake comprehensive fostering assessments (Form F) for prospective foster carers in line with national fostering regulations and standards


• Carry out initial home visits and screening checks, progressing applicants through the assessment process


• Gather detailed information through interviews, home assessments, and reference checks to evaluate suitability to foster


• Analyse and present findings in high-quality, evidence-based reports for fostering panel


• Prepare applicants for panel, providing guidance and ensuring they understand the fostering role, expectations, and standards


• Work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure thorough, timely assessments within agreed timescales


• Identify strengths, risks, and support needs of applicants, ensuring the safety and welfare of children is prioritised


• Attend and present cases at fostering panel, responding to questions and providing professional recommendations


• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with statutory requirements and organisational procedures


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the service, supporting recruitment and retention of high-quality foster carers

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.


• Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.


• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.


• Free CV building and Interview support.


• Free DBS checks.


• Weekly payroll.


• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.


• CPD contributions.


• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.


• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

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