Fostering Social Worker
Quick answer
Barnardo's is hiring a part-time Fostering Social Worker (Halesowen, West Midlands) paying £37,157 - £38,796 per year to support foster families in the Midlands region.
- Role
- Fostering Social Worker
- Organization
- Barnardo's
- Location
- Halesowen, West Midlands (On-site)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £37,157 - £38,796 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
Barnardo's is seeking a part-time Fostering Social Worker to support foster families across the Midlands region, providing supervision, support, and guidance to foster carers.
What you'll do
- Provide supervision and support to foster carers
- Assess and develop foster carers
- Build relationships with carers, children, local authorities, and partner agencies
- Ensure children's needs are at the heart of decision-making
What it takes
- Qualified Social Worker
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Strong understanding of safeguarding
- Experience in fostering, looked after children services or wider children's social care
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible hybrid working, ongoing professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits package
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Halesowen, West Midlands, and is on-site.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is £37,157 - £38,796 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a qualified Social Worker, excellent relationship-building skills, a strong understanding of safeguarding, and experience in fostering, looked after children services or wider children's social care.
How do I apply?
You can apply for this role as soon as possible, as the advert might close before the displayed closing date.
Is the job remote?
The job is on-site and does not offer remote working options.
How to apply
Apply directly on Barnardo's's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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