Childrens Social Worker – Kinship Care Team – #000B12491
Job Description
An assessing Social Worker is required to join the Kinship Care Team at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council on a part-time interim basis (18.5 hours per week), covering sickness. The expected start date is 22 June 2026 for an initial duration of approximately 3 months, at a rate of £35 per hour.
The role focuses on kinship care assessments, with an average caseload of 3 assessments at any one time — predominantly Form K and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments. The majority of work is court-directed. In addition to core assessment duties, the worker will be expected to undertake duty tasks including Regulation 24 and viability assessments, contributing to the team’s duty rota to cover sickness and annual leave alongside dedicated duty social workers.
Hybrid working is available, with the office base centrally located in Stockport town centre (SK1 3XE).
Candidates must hold a recognised social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and be able to provide 5 years of references with gaps in employment history accounted for. Relevant qualifications must be evidenced as per the job description and person specification.
Important: Prior to submission, suppliers must complete the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions and attach the completed file to the candidate record. Applications will not progress without this.
To be considered for this role, please get in touch with the Semester team without delay.
What’s on offer:
* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment
Why join Semester.co.uk?
* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location
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