Kindship Team Social Worker We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Fostering and Kinship Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team, making a significant and positive difference in the lives of children and families. You will play a key role in supporting children and young people in foster care and kinship placements, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development.Roles and Responsibilities:Undertake comprehensive assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of children and families, including kinship carers, to identify their needs and develop appropriate support plans.Develop and implement care plans: Create and implement effective care plans that are person-centred, considering the child''s individual needs and developmental stage.Direct work with children and families: Engage directly with children, families, and kinship carers, offering support, guidance, and practical assistance.Placement planning and matching: Assess the suitability of various placement options, matching children with appropriate foster carers or kinship carers, ensuring safe and stable placements.Supervision and support of carers: Provide regular supervision, support, and training to foster carers and kinship carers, ensuring they are equipped to meet the children needs. This includes regular visits to placements.Multi-agency working: Work effectively with a range of professionals (health visitors, educational psychologists, teachers, police, ..... full job details .....