Principal Social Worker - Kinship Fostering

Principal Social Worker - Kinship FosteringLocation: Cardiff (Hybrid Working Available)Pay Rate: £31.71 per hour (PAYE) or £41.58 per hour (Umbrella)Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)Duration: 3 MonthsHours: 37 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00)The Role Seven Resourcing are recruiting for a Principal Social Worker to join a dynamic Kinship Fostering team within a forward-thinking Children''s Services environment. This is a non-case holding senior role, ideal for experienced social work professionals looking to step into a strategic leadership position within fostering services.You will play a key role in shaping and improving kinship fostering practice, driving quality assurance, and contributing to the ongoing development of a growing service area. This opportunity offers a strong mix of strategic influence and hands-on involvement in practice standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead on quality assurance of kinship fostering assessments from internal and external assessorsDrive performance standards and continuous improvement across the kinship fostering serviceDevelop and deliver training sessions and practice briefings to enhance service qualitySupport the Service Manager with service development and delivery of high-quality fostering supportWork closely with panel advisors to ensure consistent and effective approval processesSupervise and support staff, promoting best practice within children''s social careCollaborate with multi-agency partners to strengthen outcomes for children ..... full job details .....