Lancashire - QSW - Fostering Team

Reference: 3536714250_1777021368

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Lancashire Council.

Pay Rate: £36 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: County Hall, PR1 8RE

As a Social Worker in the Fostering Team, you will support, assess, and supervise foster carers to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing placements for children and young people. You will work closely with carers and partner agencies to promote placement stability, safeguard children, and ensure positive outcomes. You will play a key role in building strong relationships and supporting carers in meeting the needs of children in their care.

Key Skills Required:

  • Experience working within Fostering/Looked After Children services
  • Ability to assess and support foster carers effectively
  • Strong skills in building relationships with carers, children, and partner agencies
  • Ability to ensure placement stability and safeguard children
  • Ability to produce high-quality assessments and reports
  • Strong decision-making and professional judgement

Essential Requirements:

  • Social Work Qualification - Degree, DipSW, or equivalent
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Experience within children's services
  • 5 years reference, gaps in employment history checked, and relevant qualifications as per JDPS

If this opportunity is of interest, you can contact me directly on 0114 700 3883 or Dipti Dave .

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

  • DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
  • Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend
  • Bonus for finding your own job
  • Twice weekly payroll
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£36.00
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Lancashire

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Added 24/04/2026
Reference: 3536714250_1777021368

Lancashire - QSW - Fostering Team

Lancashire
Temporary

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