Level 2 Social Worker - Fostering Kinship Team

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Fostering Kinship Team. Working with kinship carers, connected persons and fostering families, you'll play an important role in helping children remain connected to the people and relationships that matter most to them. You'll be part of a knowledgeable and committed team dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for children by supporting them to remain within their family and community networks wherever possible. As a Level 2 Social Worker within Fostering Kinship, you'll take responsibility for more complex assessments and support arrangements with increasing autonomy and professional confidence. You'll undertake connected person assessments, support carers through the approval process and provide ongoing guidance to help placements remain safe, stable and nurturing. This is a busy and rewarding role that will see you working closely with children, carers, family members, colleagues and partner agencies. You'll use your assessment skills, professional judgement and relationship-based practice to build strong partnerships and achieve positive long-term outcomes for children. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified and registered social workers who have completed their ASYE and are looking to develop specialist experience within kinship and fostering services. You'll further develop your analytical, assessment and support skills while contributing to a culture of excellent social work. Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice, grow your confidence and continue progressing your social work career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+), as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce., Children's Social Work Do you want to make a positive difference for the children, young people and families that you work with? If the answer is yes then Nottingham City is the place for you. In Nottingham City, we are committed to helping families secure positive change for their children and young people. We have excellent, dedicated staff and are keen to welcome new workers to join our team as we continue on a journey of service improvement, delivering consistently good services for children, young people and their families. Our commitment to our staff reflects our determination to improve our services. We firmly believe that staff need the right support to be able to do an excellent job every day. Children and families are at the heart of our practice and at the very core of our Council Plan. Social work can be challenging, which is why we place a strong emphasis on positive teamwork, ensuring you have the support around you to do your work well. Our senior leadership team care deeply about both the children we work with and the staff who support them, and are committed to helping you do your best work. Nottingham is an innovative, vibrant and fast-growing Core City, entering a new era of regeneration. It is home to two world-class universities working in partnership with Nottingham City Council and has one of the best public transport networks in the country, including an extended tram system and strong rail links. The city also offers a flourishing arts, events and music scene, excellent sports facilities and clubs, and a wide choice of restaurants and a buzzing night-time economy. Nottingham is fast becoming a highly desirable place to live and work.

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best. Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you. You can find out more about the benefits available to our colleagues on our Nottingham City Council Employee Benefits webpage