Fostering Social Worker

Overview

This is an exciting time to join Kent Fostering Service as Kent County Council have introduced three new Kinship Assessment Teams across the County. Kent County Council is looking to recruit a Fostering Social Worker to join Kent County Council's team based in Worrall House, Kings Hill. Alongside undertaking Kinship Fostering Assessments, you will be completing Special Guardianship Assessments, Viability Assessments, and delivering preparatory training to Kinship Carers. You will also be required to present assessments to the fostering panel and at times attend court, therefore it is essential to have excellent presentation skills and a confident and articulate manner.

Part of your role will be to undertake statutory supervision and support for Kinship Foster Carers whilst in the assessment process, working collaboratively with the team around the child, to achieve the very best outcomes. You will need to show that you are disciplined, highly organised, and able to meet very tight deadlines.

Skills and Experience:

• A motivated social work practitioner, passionate about fostering and kinship, providing quality care for children who have experienced trauma.
• Disciplined, highly organised, and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong presentation skills and a confident and articulate style.
• Sound interpersonal skills with proven experience of completing evidence-based and high-quality, analytical assessments with adults and children.
• Knowledge of Fostering Regulations, National Minimum Standards, and the Care Planning, Placement, and Case Review Regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours to fit with the needs of kinship carers, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel across Kent and also out of county.

The post holder will receive a car allowance and the market premium (as per criteria). This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.