At a Glance
- Tasks: Support foster carers and ensure children receive the best care in nurturing environments.
- Company: Shropshire Council’s Children’s Placement Service, dedicated to child welfare.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, retail discounts, pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to child safeguarding and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while supporting fostering families.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in fostering and a collaborative spirit.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity for a Full‑Time Fostering Social Worker within Shropshire Council’s Childrens Placement Service, based in Shrewsbury. The role involves working with foster carers and colleagues across the Children’s Service to support the vision of providing children with the best care and ensuring Shropshire’s fostering families receive the best support.
Responsibilities
- Support and supervise mainstream foster carers, ensuring stable and nurturing home environments for children and young people.
- Develop support plans and initiatives within the team and across the service.
- Work inline with Fostering Regulations, completing regular supervision and support visits.
- Conduct fostering reviews and contribute to events that promote child safeguarding.
- Ensure children are safeguarded in our care at all times.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Qualified social worker with relevant experience in fostering.
- Enthusiastic, positive, flexible and capable of working to timescales.
- Committed to contributing to the development of the team and fostering carers.
- Collaborative working style with practitioners, foster carers and their support network.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave – 28 days increasing to 33 days with service, pro rata for part‑time; additional annual leave purchase policy.
- Access to a benefits platform with a range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs).
- Employer contribution to the Shropshire County Pension Fund.
- Maternity, paternity, adoption leave and special leave support.
- Flexible and agile working – hybrid model to promote work‑life balance.
Fostering Social Worker employer: Shropshire Council
Shropshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Fostering Social Workers in Shrewsbury. With generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee development, the council prioritises the well-being of its staff while ensuring that foster families receive the best support possible. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in our community.
