Our client Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Fostering Duty Team.

Duty Regulation 24 and Viability assessor

Job description:

We are embarking on an ambitious and inspiring journey to remodel and strengthen our fostering service - and we're looking for experienced, dynamic Social Workers who are ready to make a real impact. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of positive change, shaping the way we support children and families across our community.

As part of our dedicated fostering duty function, you will play a leading role in completing Regulation 24 assessments, viabilities, and kinship checks, ensuring these are completed swiftly, safely, and with confidence. We want to take the lead in driving high standards, reducing delays, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to remain safely within their family network wherever possible. We want to be responsive, forward thinking and truly centred around keeping children connected to the people who know and love them.

You'll be joining a team that is passionate about innovation, committed to high‑quality practice, and energised by the challenge of doing things differently. You will be supported by a service that values your expertise and encourages professional development.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.