Fostering Social Worker
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37 to £37 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Manchester, M1 1AA |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Fostering Social Worker | Manchester | £37.00 per hour | Hybrid
Join a Fostering Team within a Local Authority based in Manchester. The Social Worker will be responsible for completing fostering assessments, Form F assessments, foster carer reviews and connected persons assessments. The role involves supporting foster carers, safeguarding children, promoting placement stability and ensuring positive outcomes for children in care. The role offers £37.00/hour, hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office and an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to extend to 6 months.
This is a locum opportunity requiring 3 years' post-qualified experience within a Local Authority. Previous experience in fostering services, Form F assessments, foster carer recruitment, supervision and support is essential. Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, fostering regulations, connected persons assessments and care planning is highly desirable. Experience working with children in care, birth families and multidisciplinary teams will be beneficial.
Benefits for you:
· Hybrid working.
· Regular supervision and stable team structure.
· Parking available nearby.
· Competitive £37.00/hour pay rate.
· Potential contract extension.
For more information, please get in contact:
Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant
07776849119 -
ogiles@charecruitment.com
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