Derbyshire County Council
Social Worker - Fostering
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Social Worker - Fostering Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Team (Family and Friends)
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About Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Our Fostering Service operates across High Peak, South Derbyshire, North East Derbyshire & Chesterfield.
About the Role
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join Derbyshire’s Kinship (Family & Friends) Fostering Team. In this role you will contribute to the supervision and support of approved Kinship carers. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the team, fostering service and Derbyshire’s commitment to achieving good outcomes for children whilst living with extended family and friends.
Key Responsibilities
- Regular supervision and support of approved Kinship carers in line with the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Statutory Guidance (2011)
- Joint and collaborative working with children’s Social Workers and other professionals
- Completing annual Foster Carer reviews
- Attending Foster Panel
- Facilitating regular Kinship Carer support groups
- Being on a rota for Kinship Care duty
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Requirements
- The successful applicant will be supported through monthly reflective case supervision and if needed matched with a mentor in the team.
- Experience of supporting Kinship carers previously is desirable but not essential.
- Understanding of the national and local issues and dilemmas facing Kinship carers
- Strong assessment and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Location
The vacant position is to meet the needs of the service in the South of the County (Erewash/Amber Valley & South Derbyshire). There is an option to be based in either Heanor or Swadlincote. The flexibility to cover other areas in Derbyshire and out of County is needed from time to time.
Benefits
- Achievable case loads
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate
- Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network
- Effective leadership and management
- Career progression and formal qualifications opportunities
- Diverse range of cases for a rewarding career
- Covered DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement
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Additional Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
- Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more
- Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme
- Travel expenses
- Free car parking at most sites
- In-house counselling service
- Occupational Health service
- Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
- Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council
Closing Date
Closing date: 13 September 2026
Potential Interview Dates
Week commencing 21 September 2026
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