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Kinship Social Worker - Leicester City
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 35 - 38 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Childcare Social Worker - Kinship Team (Level 3) | Leicester City Council
Rate: £36 - £38 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Leicester City Council - Office base available with hybrid/working from home options
Leicester City Council are seeking two Level 3 Qualified Childcare Social Workers to join the Kinship Team, responsible for undertaking full Kinship Assessments, including Fostering and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete full Kinship Assessments in line with Fostering Regulations and statutory guidance.
Use Form K to prepare and present high-quality assessments to Panel.
Work to court timescales and deadlines for assessments and reports.
Liaise with families, professionals, and legal representatives throughout the assessment process.
Demonstrate understanding of the impact of trauma and therapeutic approaches in family-based care.Requirements:
Strong assessment and analytical skills.
Experience of using Form K and presenting to Panel.
Knowledge of legal frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and child welfare practice.
Willingness to travel outside of the local authority area as part of assessment work.Essential Requirements:
Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience within Children's Services
Social Work England Registration
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicleIf you're interested in either of these roles, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at or call (phone number removed).
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
£300 referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend
Bonus for finding your own job
Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placementEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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