Children's Social Worker – Fostering

About the role

Our client, a Merseyside council, is looking for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join their fostering team in Liverpool. The role offers a competitive rate of £40 per hour and involves delivering high‑quality assessments and support to fostering families.

Key responsibilities

• Complete a range of fostering assessments, including Connected Carer (Form K), Mainstream Fostering (Form F), Regulation 24, viabilities and initial visits, meeting statutory timescales.
• Carry out evidence‑based assessments that evaluate suitability, safeguarding, support needs and carers’ capacity.
• Participate in the fostering service duty rota, respond to queries and provide advice to ensure effective day‑to‑day service delivery.
• Support mainstream fostering recruitment, from initial engagement to early‑stage guidance for prospective carers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and fostering households to promote high‑quality care and positive outcomes for children.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports and assessment documentation in line with statutory guidance and service procedures.
• Contribute to team discussions, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives for the fostering service.

Required profile

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum three years’ experience working as a qualified social worker.

Required skills

• Knowledge of fostering assessment frameworks and statutory regulations.
• Ability to produce high‑quality written reports and maintain detailed case records.
• Strong collaborative skills for working with partner agencies and fostering families.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £40.
• Weekly payroll with PAYE option, including holiday pay, healthcare, pension and CPD contributions.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant and after‑care support from a candidate care team.
• Free DBS checks and access to a broad UK job market through Reed.
• Contribution to the Reed Foundation charitable activities.