Derbyshire

Social Worker – Fostering Team

Pay Rate: £26.06 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Fostering Team. This role focuses on supporting foster carers and ensuring children in foster placements experience stability, safety, and positive outcomes.

You will work closely with foster carers, children, and partner agencies to provide high-quality supervision, support, and assessment, contributing to strong and sustainable fostering placements.

Key Responsibilities

Support and supervise foster carers, providing guidance and professional advice.
Complete fostering assessments, reviews, and support plans.
Undertake direct work with children in foster care where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with children’s social workers, IROs, and partner agencies.
Prepare clear, analytical reports for panels, reviews, and meetings.
Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory requirements.

Practice Model Used by Derbyshire

Derbyshire County Council operates a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model, informed by systemic social work principles. This approach promotes collaborative working with carers and families, reflective supervision, and clear analysis to support positive and sustainable outcomes for children.

Why Derbyshire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Derbyshire offers an excellent quality of life with a strong balance between professional opportunity and wellbeing, including:

Easy access to the Peak District National Park and beautiful countryside.
A mix of market towns, villages, and well-connected urban areas.
A lower cost of living compared to many metropolitan regions.
Good transport links to Sheffield, Nottingham, Manchester, and beyond.
A supportive local authority with a strong focus on staff development and reflective practice.