Fostering Social Worker Temporary

Position: Fostering Social Worker (Contract, Temporary)
Social Worker – Foster Carer Support Team

London Borough of Barnet

Up to £36 per hour

The London Borough of Barnet is looking for a skilled practitioner to join our Foster Carer Support Team. While listed under Fostering, your primary focus will be providing high-quality supervision and support to our carers. We need someone who works creatively to ensure our families feel empowered and resilient.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide robust supervision to a caseload with a significant focus on Kinship Care.

* Ensure all practice is strictly in line with the Fostering Regulations.

* Apply flexible and innovative approaches to meet the unique emotional needs of Kinship Carers.

* Facilitate support groups and contribute to the delivery of training programs.

* Work collaboratively with children’s social workers to ensure placement stability.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate:

* An excellent understanding of Fostering Regulations and Kinship Care legal frameworks.

* Prior experience specifically within a Fostering or Kinship team.

* Experience facilitating training sessions or support groups (highly preferred).

* Social Work England (SWE) registration and a degree in Social Work.

* Exceptional report-writing skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse families.

Why Barnet?

Barnet is committed to a "Resilience" model of practice. You will be joining a supportive environment that values professional development and understands the vital role that Kinship families play in the community