Social Worker - Fostering - Lewisham Council

Social Worker – Fostering Team
£38.50 per hour
Lewisham Council

Highlights:

• £38.50 per hour
• Fostering Team
• Hybrid working with regular office presence
• Supportive and stable service environment

Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Fostering Team, supporting foster carers and ensuring the best outcomes for children in care. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated, specialist team focused on assessment, supervision, and the ongoing development of foster placements.

About Lewisham Council

Lewisham is a diverse and community-driven borough in South East London, known for its strong commitment to children’s services and relational practice. The council promotes reflective supervision, manageable caseloads, and a collaborative team culture. With a focus on permanency and placement stability, Lewisham provides an environment where social workers are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, supervise, and support foster carers to ensure high-quality placements
• Undertake Form F assessments and contribute to fostering panel reports
• Develop care and support plans to promote children’s stability and wellbeing
• Work closely with children, carers, schools, health, and wider professionals
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, and development of foster carers

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Experience in Fostering, Looked After Children, or Safeguarding services
• Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills
• Knowledge of fostering regulations and permanency planning
• Commitment to promoting stability and positive outcomes for children

Why Work With Us

• £38.50 per hour
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Supportive management and structured supervision
• Opportunities for development within specialist fostering practice
• Be part of a borough dedicated to therapeutic and relationship-based care