Children's Social Worker - Fostering Assessment Team - Part Time

£35.00 Per Hour

Job description

Our Client, Stockport Council, is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Fostering/Kinship Team.

Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!

This role is a part time role!

Are you an 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 / competency-based) in line with national standards and agency policies.
  • Assess the suitability of prospective foster carers, including background checks, home visits, and detailed analysis of applicants’ capacity to meet children’s needs.
  • Prepare high-quality, evidence-based assessment reports for presentation at fostering panels.
  • Work closely with applicants to provide guidance, support, and clear feedback throughout the assessment process.
  • Analyse risk and safeguarding considerations, ensuring all recommendations are robust and clearly justified.
  • Liaise with multi-agency professionals and gather references to inform assessments.
  • Ensure all work complies with fostering regulations, policies, and statutory guidance (e.g. Fostering Services Regulations, National Minimum Standards).
  • Maintain accurate, timely records and documentation in line with organisational requirements.
  • Contribute to panel discussions and provide professional recommendations regarding approvals.
  • Promote equality, diversity, and the best outcomes for children in all assessment work.

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
  • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

  • 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.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Stockport
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Salary indication
£35.00 Per Hour
Published at
22-06-2026
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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