Qualified Social Worker, Assessing Fostering Team, Tameside Council

Qualified Social Worker, Assessing Fostering Team, Tameside Council Pay rate to £35 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in an Assessing Fostering Team in Tameside Council. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Assessing Social Worker to join our Kinship Team, playing a vital role in helping children remain connected to their families and support networks. In this rewarding role, you'll undertake comprehensive assessments of kinship carers and special guardians, ensuring children can achieve safe, stable, and nurturing family-based care arrangements. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, family members, and carers, carrying out direct work and contributing to care planning that reflects each child's unique needs and circumstances. Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, you'll support families through the assessment process, provide advice and guidance, prepare high-quality reports for court and decision-making panels, and ensure all statutory responsibilities are met. Alongside maintaining excellent records and professional standards, you'll contribute to the ongoing development of the service and help achieve the best possible outcomes for children. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) • Best Interest Assessor (BIA) • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) • Looked After Children (LAC) • Children’s Social Work • Adult Social Work • Service Manager • Head of Service • Team Manager • Assistant Team Manager • A wide range of housing roles • Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on or for more information.