Fostering Social Worker Gloucestershire

Qualified Social Worker – Fostering

Gloucestershire Council

Pay rate up to £35 Umbrella company

A fostering social worker is required to join Gloucestershire County Council’s Fostering Support Team for an initial 6 month contract until June 2025. This role is ideally a full time position, offering both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Pay rate for this position is £35 Umbrella company.

The role includes supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure they provide the best quality care to meet the needs of vulnerable children as set out in their care plan. Safeguarding is the Councils’ priority, and they ensure that households comply with the National Minimum Standards for fostering. They supervise 190 fostering households in the team, run support groups and support with foster carer training. The ideal candidate will be able to fit into this busy but welcoming team, undertake annual reviews, hold a caseload, and help with identifying placements for children. Regular reflective supervision is prioritised by managers in the team, opportunities to learn and develop skills are available.

To apply for this role, you will need to hold –

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Loyalty Bonus to QSW’s
• Wellbeing sessions

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body – Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on for an informal chat.