Senior Practitioner – Fostering Support Team Worral House, United Kingdom £47,990 - £53,446 Per Annum Permanent Full Time Apply By 8 May, 2026 Posted On 20 April, 2026

Kent Fostering / Kent County Council

Worral House, United Kingdom
Base: £47,990 - £53,446 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
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Expert supervision of foster carers
Trauma-informed behavioral support
Complex casework and safeguarding
** Kent Fostering is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Fostering Support Team in Worral House, UK, with a salary range of £47,990 - £53,446. The role involves providing expert supervision, training, and support to foster carers, focusing on improving outcomes for children in care. **

Job Summary

  • The role is pivotal in strengthening the local foster carer community and improving outcomes for children in care across North Kent.
  • You will provide expert supervision and deliver high-quality training to equip foster carers with skills to meet diverse needs.
  • This position requires a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

Matching Summary

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** Kent Fostering is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Fostering Support Team in Worral House, UK, with a salary range of £47,990 - £53,446. The role involves providing expert supervision, training, and support to foster carers, focusing on improving outcomes for children in care. **

Salary

Base: £47,990 - £53,446 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert supervision of foster carers
  • Trauma-informed behavioral support
  • Complex casework and safeguarding
  • Multi-agency planning experience
  • Full UK driving licence

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring less experienced social workers
  • Service development participation
  • Commitment to reflective practice
  • Recruitment and retention support

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker registration
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Command of spoken English/Welsh

Work Rights

Must have command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for job performance

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