Principal Social Worker - Kinship Fostering

Principal Social Worker - Kinship Fostering
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working Available)
Pay Rate: £31.71 per hour (PAYE) or £41.58 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)
Duration: 3 Months
Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00)

The Role Seven Resourcing are recruiting for a Principal Social Worker to join a dynamic Kinship Fostering team within a forward-thinking Children's Services environment. This is a non-case holding senior role, ideal for experienced social work professionals looking to step into a strategic leadership position within fostering services.

You will play a key role in shaping and improving kinship fostering practice, driving quality assurance, and contributing to the ongoing development of a growing service area. This opportunity offers a strong mix of strategic influence and hands-on involvement in practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on quality assurance of kinship fostering assessments from internal and external assessors
Drive performance standards and continuous improvement across the kinship fostering service
Develop and deliver training sessions and practice briefings to enhance service quality
Support the Service Manager with service development and delivery of high-quality fostering support
Work closely with panel advisors to ensure consistent and effective approval processes
Supervise and support staff, promoting best practice within children's social care
Collaborate with multi-agency partners to strengthen outcomes for children and foster carers

About You

Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration (Social Work England or equivalent)
Significant experience within Children's Social Work, ideally within fostering or kinship care
Strong background in quality assurance, practice development, or leadership roles
Excellent understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and child protection
Proven ability to support and develop staff and improve service performance
Confident in multi-agency working and strategic planning

Working Arrangements & Benefits

Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home, office, and visits
Flexible working culture to support work-life balance
Opportunity to contribute to a developing and high-impact service
Be part of a team focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families

Compliance Requirements

Enhanced DBS required
Strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection
Eligibility to work in the UK

Working with Seven Resourcing

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