We are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Kinship Team in Ealing.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated Kinship Service, supporting children to remain safely within their wider family network while ensuring positive outcomes are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive kinship assessments in line with legislation, regulations, and local authority procedures.
- Assess and support prospective kinship carers through viability and full assessments.
- Produce high-quality court reports and assessments within statutory timescales.
- Work closely with children, families, foster carers, legal representatives, and multi-agency partners.
- Provide ongoing support and supervision to approved kinship carers.
- Participate in court proceedings and professional meetings where required.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
- Social Work England registered.
- Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualified Social Work experience.
- Previous experience working within a Kinship, Connected Persons, Family & Friends, or Special Guardianship team.
- Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
- Experience of court work and care proceedings.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and work autonomously.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Supportive and experienced management team.
- Opportunity to make a real impact on childrens lives by supporting family-based care arrangements.
Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Kinship Social Worker in City of London employer: Eden Brown Synergy
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