Northumberland County Council
Social Worker - Fostering Team
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Social Worker - Fostering Team
Fostering Team - Social Worker
Part-time (18.5 hrs)
About the Council
At Northumberland County Council, we are proud of our employees. Our team is passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, healthy, happy and ready to learn and achieve.
We place children and young people at the heart of all we do, aiming to provide a quality service to ensure children in care receive the best possible outcomes. Children thrive in stable and loving families. Sometimes birth parents are unable to care for their children themselves. Getting the best possible care for these children is one of our most important corporate parent responsibilities.
Further information about working for Northumberland County Council
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified social worker to join our Fostering Team. We are looking for an experienced social worker with a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience in statutory social work.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Recruiting, assessing, supervising, training, and supporting foster carers and their placements.
- Providing quality and professional services, including supervising and supporting foster carers, their placements, and completing necessary documentation.
- Being involved in the duty rota, including supporting foster carers, colleagues in social work locality teams, and responding to placement needs.
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You will join a dynamic Residential & Family Placement Service that prioritises the voice of the child. As part of this team:
- You will collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
- You will receive excellent support and supervision, plus genuine opportunities for personal development.
Benefits
Our role offers:
- A competitive salary: £39,862–£44,075 (pro-rated based on part-time hours and experience).
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or an alternative scheme if eligible).
- A wide range of staff benefits, including generous annual leave provisions.
- Regular supervision.
- A supportive environment.
- Career progression opportunities.
- A generous remuneration package.
- Immediate induction, supportive mentoring, and development from Day One.
- Flexible working arrangements.
Essential Requirements
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- Communication skills: Ability to convey complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Problem-solving: Willingness to think creatively and laterally to address challenges.
- Empathy: Being eminently sensitive and supportive of children, families, and carers.
- Child-centred approach: Always ensuring a young person’s voice is heard and considered.
- Sound theoretical knowledge: Applying frameworks like the Signs of Safety approach in decision-making and planning.
- Passion for improving outcomes: Determined to maximise children’s life chances.
- Data awareness: Understanding the importance of monitoring performance information to maintain high standards.
- Collaborative experience: Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Service improvement mindset: Willingness to contribute to team development and service growth.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Hold a relevant Social Work qualification (e.g. Degree, DipSW, CQSW, CSS).
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Minimum two years of post-qualifying experience.
For further details, contact Leon Curry, Team Manager, at 01670 626262.
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