QSW - Childrens - Social Worker - Fostering Team

Your new company
Are you a compassionate and motivated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Social Worker to join a Fostering team within the Surrey area. They are committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children and young people. Working collaboratively with foster carers, children, and families to ensure the best outcomes for those in their care.

Your new role

• Assess and support prospective and approved foster carers.
• Conduct regular home visits and provide ongoing support to foster families.
• Develop and implement care plans for children and young people in foster care.
• Conduct Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments.
• Work closely with other professionals, including health and education services, to ensure holistic support.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance professional skills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with statutory requirements.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for shortlisting, your CV and personal statement should include the following:We are seeking a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England with:

• Experience working with children and young people, alongside a thorough understanding of legislation related to Looked After Children and Care Proceedings
• Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear, evidence-based assessments
• Confidence in working closely with the public, foster carers, and young people, establishing meaningful, multi-agency relationships
• Flexibility to travel across Surrey and beyond, ensuring we meet the needs of young people countywide

What you'll get in return

• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Alternatively, please email your CV over
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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