What You Can Expect from the Role:
As a Qualified Social Worker in Kinship Care, you'll be at the heart of ensuring that children are placed in loving and supportive kinship environments. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives while working closely with their extended families. You will take ownership of complex cases, applying your expertise to assess and support kinship carers in providing the best possible outcomes for children.
Our client recognises that great social workers thrive in an environment that supports flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth. That's why they are excited to offer a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance your work and personal life more effectively. With a minimum of two days in the office, you'll have the freedom to manage your workload with the autonomy you need, while still enjoying the benefits of face-to-face teamwork, community engagement, and peer support.
Key Benefits of the Role:
- Hybrid Working: Achieve a better work-life balance with the flexibility of working from home for part of the week, while still being connected to a supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of children and families, providing vital support during critical transitions.
- Career Growth: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to advance your career within a forward-thinking local authority.
- Strong Community Focus: The Borough Council is dedicated to building a stronger, healthier community, and you'll play a key role in delivering this mission.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and their families to evaluate the suitability of kinship placements.
- Develop and implement tailored care plans that meet the specific needs of children and kinship carers, ensuring long-term stability.
- Maintain regular contact with families and external agencies, facilitating a collaborative approach to care.
- Provide emotional and practical support to kinship carers, offering guidance on available services and resources.
- Carry out regular reviews and home visits to monitor the success and well-being of children in kinship arrangements.
- Keep accurate and detailed records, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking a dedicated and empathetic social worker who is passionate about supporting children and families. You will be able to manage complex cases with confidence and work independently while knowing when to seek team support.
Qualifications & Skills:
- BA (Hons) in Social Work or an equivalent qualification.
- Registered with Social Work England (mandatory).
- Proven experience in kinship care, fostering, child protection, or a related area.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills for assessing and planning care.
Why our client?
- Vibrant Coastal Town: Enjoy a unique seaside lifestyle, with the town offering a mix of coastal relaxation and vibrant town life.
- Great Transport Links: Just 45 minutes from London by train, making it a convenient location for commuting or enjoying the capital.
- Affordable Living: Benefit from lower living costs compared to London, while enjoying proximity to the city and beautiful coastal scenery.
- Community & Culture: Offers a rich cultural scene with theatres, galleries, local festivals, and a strong sense of community.
Requirements:
- BA (Hons) in Social Work or an equivalent qualification.
- Registered with Social Work England (mandatory).
- Proven experience in kinship care, fostering, child protection, or a related area.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills for assessing and planning care.
What NonStop Care offers:
- A designated consultant who will be your personal point of contact
- CV review service
- Social care roles throughout the UK
- Insider interview advice and preparation
- A constant source of new opportunities
What I offer:
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Social Care sector.
- A direct point of contact with Local Authorities.
- To manage your entire interview process from your initial application, to your offer and beyond.
- To negotiate the best possible rates for you.
If any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on , and ask for Thomas Napier, or feel free to reach out to me via my email: .