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

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!