Children’s Social Worker Fostering #OR12329

BA in Social Work or equivalent, Children, Children and Families, DBS - Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Registered SWE, Skills, Team Manager
Hereford
September 1, 2025
£31 - £31 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

We would like to welcome a Social Worker with substantial children’s social work experience to join our countywide Kinship team.  Your role will involve assessing Connected/Kinship Foster Carers and potential Special Guardians, as well as supporting these individuals.  Collaborating with colleagues and services your work will enhance placement quality, stability, and support for caregivers. 

You should bring prior experience in Children’s Services, preferably in Kinship or Fostering, along with expertise in conducting complex assessments for Court/Foster Panel, and a strong background in safeguarding.  You must understand regulatory requirements in relation to Kinship care.  Excellent assessment skills are essential, with the ability to provide analytical comprehensive reports within set timescales.

Kinship is a specialist team within our broader fostering service, focusing on assessment of connected person foster carers and Special Guardians, and the support and supervision of approved connected foster carers.  We also cover private fostering and offer ongoing support to Special Guardians post-order.  We are a dedicated team, passionate about improving the lives of our children and young people, and ensuring Kinship carers receive the support and recognition they deserve.

Essentials: You will be fully qualified (SW Degree, DipSW, or equivalent social work qualification), with a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in a statutory setting, preferably within Kinship & Fostering.  You must be registered with Social Work England and you must have a full driving licence with access to a car. 

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact and help improve and protect the children and young people within the county

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

– Full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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