Kinship Social Worker

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Kinship Team in Ealing.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated Kinship Service, supporting children to remain safely within their wider family network while ensuring positive outcomes are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive kinship assessments in line with legislation, regulations, and local authority procedures.
• Assess and support prospective kinship carers through viability and full assessments.
• Produce high-quality court reports and assessments within statutory timescales.
• Work closely with children, families, foster carers, legal representatives, and multi-agency partners.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to approved kinship carers.
• Participate in court proceedings and professional meetings where required.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Social Work England registered.
• Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualified Social Work experience.
• Previous experience working within a Kinship, Connected Persons, Family & Friends, or Special Guardianship team.
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
• Experience of court work and care proceedings.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work autonomously.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on childrens lives by supporting family-based care arrangements.

Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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