Locum Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team Location: North Somerset Pay Rate: £36 per hour Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum opportunity? Our client, a well-established fostering team in North Somerset, is seeking a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join their Kinship Fostering Team. Key Responsibilities: Undertake comprehensive kinship assessments and viability assessments. Support and supervise kinship carers to ensure the best outcomes for children. Work closely with families, foster carers, and multi-agency teams to provide holistic support. Contribute to care planning, permanency planning, and court reports as required. Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, policies, and statutory guidance. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Proven experience within fostering, kinship care, or children's services. Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate of £36ph. Flexible working arrangements. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families. If you are a motivated and skilled Social Worker looking for your next locum role, we want to hear from you Apply today to join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of children and kinship carers. Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas on (phone number removed) or email g.bridgman (url removed) for details Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy