Newly Qualified Social Worker- Fostering Agency

Are you an experienced Fostering Social Worker or a Newly Qualified Children's Social Worker looking for an opportunity to step into Fostering ?

We are working with a private fostering agency with a base in Sittingbourne and Chatham covering London , Essex and Kent .

The Role
We're seeking a skilled and compassionate Fostering Social Worker to provide supervision, guidance, and support to foster parents, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in their care.
You'll build strong relationships with foster families, conduct home visits, attend reviews, and work closely with local authorities and other professionals to promote stability and positive outcomes.
We welcome both experienced Fostering Social Workers and Children's Social Workers with transferable skills who are interested in developing their expertise in fostering.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support a manageable caseload of foster parents.
Conduct regular visits and complete high-quality records and reports.
Provide professional guidance and emotional support to foster parents.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, local authorities, and other agencies.
Promote placement stability and foster parent retention through proactive engagement.
Contribute to training, reviews, and the matching process for new placements.

About You
Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
Registered with Social Work England.
Experience in fostering or children's social work.
Full UK driving licence and use of a car.

Competitive salary

Location:

Hybrid - Offices in Sittingbourne & Chatham (1 day a week in the office, plus training and meetings
29 days annual leave.
Pension auto-enrolment & life insurance policy.
Flexible hybrid working.
Excellent supervision, training, and development opportunities.
Supportive, values-led team culture.

If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and families and want to work within a friendly, professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Don't forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a 250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. 250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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