At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and support relatives as foster carers, ensuring the best outcomes for children in care.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, dedicated to child welfare and family support.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on collaboration and positive outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives by keeping them with family when safe.
- Qualifications: Social work qualification and experience in child welfare or family support.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Kinship Assessment team on a full-time permanent basis. You will assess relatives and friends as foster carers or special guardians, coordinating multi-agency work to secure the best outcomes for children in care. A DBS enhanced check is required for this post. You will work with children’s social care colleagues to support carers in ensuring children can remain with family where safe, applying Signs of Safety.
Kinship Assessment Social Worker — Flexible Family Support employer: Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group
Leicestershire County Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Occupational Therapists can make a real difference in the lives of adults and children. With a strong emphasis on collaboration across health, housing, and social care teams, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while positively impacting the community.
Contact Details:
Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group Recruitment Team
