Staffordshire County Council

Senior Practitioner – Kinship and Fostering Assessment Team

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join its Kinship and Fostering Assessment Team.
You will play a key role in assessing and supporting kinship carers and foster carers, ensuring children are placed in safe, stable, and nurturing environments.

This position combines complex assessment work with mentoring and supporting colleagues to maintain high standards of practice across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive kinship and fostering assessments.
• Complete viability assessments and connected persons assessments.
• Support the recruitment and assessment of foster carers.
• Provide guidance and support to Social Workers within the team.
• Work closely with children, families, carers, and multi-agency professionals.
• Prepare high-quality reports for fostering panels and court proceedings.
• Promote permanence and positive outcomes for children in care.

Practice Model Used by Staffordshire

Staffordshire operates a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by Restorative Practice principles.
This approach focuses on:

• Building strong relationships with children, families, and carers
• Collaborative, solution-focused working
• Clear and transparent assessment processes
• Supporting positive change through restorative approaches
• Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
• The model supports consistent, child-centred practice and positive outcomes.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:
dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

For more information, call:
07561 805654