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About the Job

???????? Qualified Social Worker – Fostering Team
?? Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
?? Pay Rate: £35 per hour
?? Contract Type: Agency | Full-time

Are you a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker with a passion for supporting children, families, and foster carers? We are currently recruiting for a dynamic Fostering Team in the East Riding of Yorkshire, where you’ll play a vital role in supervising and supporting foster carers to provide safe, nurturing homes for children in care.

?? About the Role
You will be part of a fast-paced, supportive fostering team, delivering high-quality supervision and support to approved foster carers. Your core duties will include:

Conducting regular supervision visits in line with fostering regulations.
Completing annual reviews of foster carers’ ongoing suitability and identifying training and support needs.
Developing and monitoring action plans tailored to each carer’s development.
Supporting foster placements to ensure stability and positive outcomes for children.
Carrying out Children in Need reviews and DoLS-related assessments for children in care, where required.

�? What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a committed professional who brings:

A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
4+ years’ post-qualifying experience, ideally within fostering or children and families services.
Strong working knowledge of the Care Planning, Fostering Regulations, and relevant social care legislation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
A creative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
Experience working in a multi-agency setting.
A passion for promoting the best outcomes for children and young people.

?? Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approved foster carers.
Provide regular supervision and support.
Complete reviews, risk assessments, and carer development plans.
Promote carer retention and placement stability.
Collaborate with children’s social workers, education, and health professionals.
Safeguard the welfare of children through effective care planning and decision-making.

�? Why Work With Pertemps?
We make agency work easier and more rewarding:

A dedicated consultant who understands your needs.
Simple online registration and onboarding.
Weekly reliable payroll.
Compliance fully managed for you.
Access to exclusive roles across the UK.
Referral bonuses – earn cash for recommending a colleague!

?? Easily Commutable From: Harrogate, Doncaster, Hull, York, Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Manchester, Halifax, Rotherham, Pontefract, and surrounding areas.

If you’re ready to support foster carers and improve the lives of children in care, we’d love to hear from you.

?? Don’t forget – refer a friend and earn a bonus!

?? Get in touch for a confidential chat or apply today.