Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment & Assessment

Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Salary: £38,476 – £41,956 DOE Location: Chatham, Kent (Hybrid Working) Contract: Full Time, Permanent Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence & access to own vehicle About the Role We are recruiting for a Social Worker within a Fostering Recruitment Team responsible for assessing and recruiting prospective foster carers. This role focuses on completing fostering assessments, responding to enquiries from prospective carers and supporting recruitment campaigns and information events. You will undertake initial visits, complete detailed assessments and present cases to Fostering Panel. You will manage a caseload of fostering assessments while working closely with internal teams and external partners to support the recruitment of high-quality foster carers. Key Responsibilities Assessing prospective foster carers Completing Form F fostering assessments Undertaking initial home visits and enquiries Presenting cases at Fostering Panel Supporting fostering recruitment campaigns and information sessions Maintaining accurate records and reports within statutory timescales Working in partnership with foster carers and professionals What We’re Looking For Essential Qualified Social Worker Social Work England registered Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in safeguarding or assessment teams Experience assessing foster carers or completing Form F assessments Knowledge of fostering regulations and relevant legislation Desirable Experience in fostering recruitment Panel presentation experience Independent Fostering Agency or Local Authority fostering background Working Pattern Hybrid working Flexible working arrangements available Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to move away from frontline safeguarding into a specialist fostering assessment role, while still maintaining professional autonomy and meaningful outcomes for children in care. Additional Information Enhanced DBS required Travel across the Medway area required