Social Worker Fostering Recruitment in Kidlington: Grow Your Impact Apply Now

Helping new foster carers step forward when children need them most

Location
Kidlington

Type
Permanent part time

Salary (£)
38220 to 45091

About Oxfordshire County Council
They work across Oxfordshire to keep children safe and cared for. Their fostering service plays a big part in that mission. They support families, guide new foster carers, and shape better outcomes for young people. If someone wants a role with meaningful impact, this team offers it.

Job details

Benefits

• Flexible working so life feels manageable while doing important work
• Laptop, mobile and MS Teams to support easy communication wherever needed
• Generous annual leave that shows they value the emotional load of social care
• Supportive culture built around wellbeing and good practice
• Staff discounts for travel, leisure, insurance and retail
• Local Government Pension Scheme for long term security

Requirements

• Over two years post qualifying experience in children’s services or family placement
• Strong assessment skills that help prospective carers feel understood
• Confident analytical and report writing ability
• Knowledge of fostering recruitment processes with willingness to grow further
• Comfortable using digital tools
• Positive outlook toward teamwork and service development

Salary Details

The role offers a salary between 38220 and 45091 based on experience

About the Role

This role sits within the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team in Kidlington. It suits someone who enjoys meeting people and helping them prepare for fostering. The work blends assessment, guidance and relationship building. It also calls for curiosity because every prospective carer brings a different story.
You’ll use social care insight to help families understand fostering and what children need. You’ll guide them through the early stages, from the first visit to the Skills to Foster programme. You’ll support events and training sessions with the team. This contributes to fostering support, social care excellence and overall service growth. Some sessions run out of hours so a bit of flexibility helps.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess prospective foster carers so children are matched with safe nurturing homes
• Complete initial home visits to help families understand the fostering journey
• Deliver the Skills to Foster programme so new carers feel well prepared
• Keep assessments on time and high quality to support smooth decision making
• Join events and training to help raise awareness and increase the number of carers
• Join group supervision and reflective practice to keep learning and improving
• Work with managers to shape services that benefit carers and young people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

A DBS check will be required for this role

Certificate of Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value a workforce that reflects the community. They support applicants with disabilities, care experienced applicants and those transitioning from Armed Forces roles.

Employer Details

• Company Name Oxfordshire County Council
• Address Ron Groves House Kidlington Oxford
• Contact careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Reference Number
OCC TP 1103 896

How To Apply
Send your application soon if this feels like the right next step.