Job Description

Staffordshire County Council

Social Worker – Fostering and Kinship Team

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Locum

About the Role

Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Fostering and Kinship Team.

You will play a key role in assessing, supporting, and supervising foster carers and kinship carers, ensuring children are provided with safe, stable, and nurturing homes.

This role involves working closely with children, carers, and multi-agency professionals to promote permanence and achieve positive outcomes for children in care.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake fostering and kinship assessments, including connected persons assessments.

Support and supervise foster carers and kinship carers.

Complete annual reviews and statutory visits.

Contribute to care planning and permanence planning for children.

Prepare high-quality reports for fostering panels and court proceedings where required.

Work collaboratively with children's social workers and partner agencies.

Promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children.

Practice Model Used by Staffordshire

Staffordshire operates a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by Restorative Practice principles.

This approach focuses on:

Building strong relationships with children, families, and carers

Collaborative, solution-focused working

Recognising strengths and support networks

Transparent assessment and decision-making

Reflective supervision and continuous professional development

The model supports consistent, child-centred practice and positive outcomes.

Why Staffordshire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Staffordshire offers an excellent balance of countryside living and modern convenience:

Home to beautiful outdoor spaces including Cannock Chase and the nearby Peak District National Park.

Affordable housing and lower living costs than many areas of the UK.

Friendly communities with excellent schools and local amenities.

Strong transport links to Birmingham, Manchester, and the wider Midlands region.

A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving outcomes for children.

It’s a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying a great quality of life.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:

For more information, call:

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