Qualified social worker - Kinship fostering

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Kinship fostering team.

Key Responsibilities

Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers.
Undertake viability assessments to inform early permanence planning.
Carry out SGO assessments, including support plans and court reports.
Provide regular supervision and support to approved kinship foster carers.
Support carers to manage placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence.
Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated care planning.
Ensure all work is child-centred, evidence-based, and within statutory timescales.About You

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Experience in:
Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K)
SGO assessments and permanence planning
Viability assessments
Supporting and supervising foster carers
Strong analytical and report-writing skills for court and panel.
Confident in managing risk, safeguarding, and complex family dynamics.
Committed to achieving stable, safe outcomes for children.Benefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed