Social Worker (Fostering)

Hampshire Children's Services is rated outstanding by Ofsted. Hampshire County Council's fostering agency (branded Fostering Hampshire Children) is a local authority owned fostering agency recruiting and supporting foster carers for children who are unable to live with their own families, either until they can return home or, sometimes, until adulthood. There are currently approximately 506 fostering households registered with Hampshire County Council. Hampshire County Council's vision is that Hampshire becomes an even better place for children and young people, where all, including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, have the best possible start in life and are supported by the whole community to succeed.

We are looking for someone to join the West Fostering Team to offer regular supervision to our fosters carers and support those who are caring for Hampshire's children in care. We are looking for a team player, someone who can work independently but also values being in a friendly and supportive team. As someone who has excellent communication, organisation, and networking skills, you will be part of an established team that strives to maintain the excellent reputation that Hampshire already has. You will be Line Managed by the Fostering Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager and join a Team of other Social Workers and Child and Family Support Workers.

You will have an enthusiasm for continuous improvement and possess confidence in your supervision and problem-solving skills, which you will bring to the role. You will be a highly motivated and driven individual, with an understanding of professional social work issues and legal frameworks underpinning fostering and Children in Care. You will have excellent assessment and report writing skills. You will be instrumental in nurturing positive working relationships between foster carers, children's social workers and other professionals. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of audiences.

You will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience from this role, gaining skills and experience of fostering, children in care, staying put, Special Guardianships to name a few.