Assessing Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment, Countywide

Assessing Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment , Countywide

Permanent, Full Time

£38,487 to £51,834 per annum

Location: Essex

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Closing Date: 12th July 2026

Interview Date: 20th July 2026 

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row.

The Role

As a social worker in this countywide team the role covers all aspects of foster carer recruitment. It primarily involves responding to initial enquiries from prospective foster carers, undertaking initial home visits, and undertaking Fostering Assessments through to panel. There are opportunities to deliver pre-approval training and well as creative recruitment activity including face to face information events with the public. At certain times the role may include supporting undertaking Specia...