Charles Hunter Associates

Social Worker - Fostering recruitment

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





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