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Fostering Social Worker

Job details
Posting date: 09 October 2025
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Additional salary information: hybrid working
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 November 2025
Location: West Midlands, West Midlands, B6 4DU
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: KSFSTASS_1760011332

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Summary

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join a Fostering Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This team works to assess prospective foster carers to ensure safe and comprehensive recruitment stays at the forefront of the service's growth. Completing form K and form C assessments are the key responsibilities this team takes on. The team work very closely with each carer to ensure they are well equipped to take on the responsibility of caring for a child or young person and in turn, setting them up for successful placements.

About you

The successful candidate will be proactive, hardworking and have extensive experience in a fostering setting. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is essential for this role.

What's on offer?

  • Up to £33.30 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • "Good" Ofsted inspection results
  • Hybrid working scheme
  • Regular supervision offered
  • Stable senior leadership
  • A rare opportunity to come available on a locum basis
  • Parking available/ nearby


For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930

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