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.

If you are an experienced Social Worker with a proven background in Kinship/Connected Persons work and are looking for your next locum opportunity in Ealing, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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