At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and supervise Kinship Foster carers while conducting assessments.
- Company: Stockport Council, dedicated to improving community welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and essential car user allowance.
- Other info: Flexible hours and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families and children.
- Qualifications: Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
The predicted salary is between 39862 - 45091 £ per year.
Full time: £39,862 – £45,091. Part time: £19,931 – £22,545. Eligible for an Essential Car User allowance up to £963 per annum. Two positions: 37 hours (full time, temporary for 6 months) and 18.5 hours (part time, permanent). Hybrid: Stopford House and homeworking.
Your Role
The kinship care team consists of a Duty team, Assessment team and Support and Supervision team. In this vacancy, you will support and supervise Kinship Foster carers. You will also carry out duty tasks on a rota basis, such as viability assessments and Regulation 24 assessments.
About You
You will have a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You must have a good understanding of the needs of kinship care arrangements and some experience of working with Kinship Carers. You will need to be flexible in your approach to working hours and meeting the needs of the service.
Application Conditions
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for assessment if you meet both the scheme criteria and the essential job role criteria.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Zoe.knipe@stockport.gov.uk on 07971064188 for an informal discussion about the role.
Supervising Social Worker (Kinship Care Team) in Stockport employer: Stockport Council
St Paul’s CE Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the school fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises continuous improvement and high-quality professional development. Located in the heart of Brinnington, employees benefit from a warm community atmosphere and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
