A Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their Fostering Recruitment Team.

As the Social Worker, you will contribute to the recruitment of foster carers.

This role is a full-time, and permanent position.

Salary package up to £48,700 per annum.

The ideal Social Worker will have previous fostering recruitment experience, or fostering suppor experience.

You must be a qualified social worker with post qualified experience working in children's services to apply for this role.

What you will receive:

• Salary up to £44,000 per annum, plus a £3,000 market premium - totalling a package of £48,700 per annum


• Retention Payment - £2,000


• Contributory Pension Scheme


• Progression Opportunities


• Child Care Vouchers


• Additional Benefits

Your responsibilities:

• To assess, plan, and use evidence based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.


• To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.

Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details