Advanced Practitioner - Fostering Recruitment & Assessment

Advanced Practitioner - Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team

Location: East of England

Salary: £46,142 - £52,413 per annum

Permanent - Full Time

NonStop Care is working with a local authority in East of England who are looking to appoint an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within fostering, supporting both children and carers while contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £52,413 per annum

• Permanent, stable position within fostering

• Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in the office)

• Regular team meetings and structured support

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Access to high-quality training and CPD opportunities

• Clear career progression routes

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Key Responsibilities:
As an Advanced Practitioner in the fostering recruitment and assessment team, you will:

• Undertake and oversee complex fostering assessments and provide specialist advice.

• Support the recruitment, assessment, and development of foster carers.

• Provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, using your expertise to support best practice.

• Contribute to team development and ensure children's voices remain central to decision-making.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience

• Previous fostering experience and knowledge of fostering regulations

• Experience supervising staff, managing complex caseloads, and applying trauma-informed practice

• Full driving licence

How to Apply:
If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site.