Childrens Social Worker
Herefordshire Council
Role
Who You Are
We are seeking a committed and compassionate social worker who is passionate about supporting children to remain within their family networks. You should be dedicated to strengthening families, confident in your ability to work collaboratively, and eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and carers.
What the Job Involves
As a Children’s Social Worker in the Fostering Kinship team, you will specialize in kinship care and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) support. Your role involves offering high-quality supervision, guidance, and practical support to kinship foster carers and SGO families, helping them create safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children. You will also actively participate in our duty rota, providing responsive advice and decision-making to ensure that children and carers receive timely support.
Skills
- Strong commitment to family support
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Effective guidance and supervision abilities
- Responsive decision-making
- Compassionate and empathetic approach
- Experience with kinship care and SGOs