Join us in making a positive difference.
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You will manage approved Foster Carers in an allocated area, recruiting potential carers, assessing, supervising, training and supporting Foster Carers with their placements whilst working within the legislative and regulatory framework. This includes promoting the company values, qualities and standards to ensure a professional service with the aim of achieving outstanding outcomes for children. The supervising social worker will work with current Safeguarding and Child Protection Legislation, Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards and Guidance.
You must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
Type: Full-Time
Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Portsmouth, Southampton, Kent, Midlands
Salary: Up to £45k
How to Apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to BusinessSupport@rainbowfostering.co.uk with the subject: ‘Supervising Social Worker'
*Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis.
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We are looking to identify skilled and experienced social workers to undertake fostering FORM F assessments with us. Your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed.
In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations.
How to Apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to BusinessSupport@rainbowfostering.co.uk with the subject: ‘Application: Form F Assessor’.
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📢 Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Do you have a talent for marketing and building relationships? We’re seeking a Placements and Recruitment Officer to help us recruit foster carers and support them throughout their journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote fostering opportunities through digital campaigns, community outreach, and events.
Conduct in-person home visits to assess applicants’ suitability to foster.
Support applicants from initial inquiry to approval, assisting with onboarding, administration, compliance, and training coordination.
Match approved foster carers with child referrals, ensuring suitable placements.
Collaborate with local authorities to meet the needs of children in care.
Engage with communities to attract compassionate foster carers.
What You’ll Need:
• Degree level or equivalent in any subject.
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential).
Experience in marketing, communications, or community engagement.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary & benefits.
Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
Make a real difference in children’s lives.
📧 Apply Now! Join us to create brighter futures for children in care.
Type: Full-Time
Location: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 depending on experience.
How to Apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to foster@rainbowfostering.co.uk.
*Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We are not like other corporate agencies.
We are family
“Foster carers described the agency as a ‘family’. They feel that the agency goes above and beyond to make sure that they get the support that they need to keep children safe and maintain their placements”
