Supervising Social Worker Fostering - Randstad Care : Job Details

Are you an experienced Qualified Social Worker with a background in fostering?

Do you have a solid understanding of fostering regulations and want to be part of a supportive, flexible team?

We have a fantastic Locum Fostering Social Work Opportunity available within a Mainstream Fostering Team, offering hybrid working and a supportive environment. You'll be working within a mainstream fostering service, supporting foster carers, undertaking assessments, and ensuring compliance with fostering regulations to deliver safe, stable placements for children in care.

• Hybrid role, with 2-3 days per week in the office
• Dedicated Consultant - one point of contactKeep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning portal
• Two weekly payroll runs
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities:

• Support and supervise foster carers
• Undertake fostering assessments and reviews
• Ensure all work is in line with fostering regulations and national minimum standards
• Work closely with internal teams and partner agencies to support placement stability
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality records and reports

• Social Work England registration
• Mainstream fostering experience
• Working knowledge of fostering legislation and regulations
• Previous experience in a Senior Social Worker post - desirable but not essential
• Confident, self-motivated, and capable of managing a busy caseload

If you're ready to bring your fostering expertise to a team that values flexibility and high standards - apply now or contact us for more information-

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.