Job Description

This Job posting is only open to Internal Applicants (Inclusive of Agency Workers) at Brent Council

Salary range: 42,060 - 51,138 p.a. inc. London weighting


Contract: Secondment/Fixed Term Contract (ending start of July 2026)


Hours of work: 36 hours per week


Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Supporting Brent Foster Carers to Care for Brent Children...

Brent is a vibrant, diverse London borough, proud of its rich history and strong community. At Brent Council, we are rated "Good" by Ofsted in all areas and are committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do.


We believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive--no matter their circumstances. Our Brent Fostering Support and Assessment team undertakes assessments of potential foster carers as well as provides advice, guidance and support for our existing fostering community.


We are looking for passionate, committed Social Workers to join us in making a real difference where it matters most.

Why Brent Fostering Matters

We need more Brent foster carers for our Brent children. Supervising Social Workers are the key foundation to our strong Fostering Service! They play an integral part to our mission of supporting Brent foster carers to create safe and happy environments to Brent the children and young people in our care. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our fostering service operates effectively, our foster carers are supported and the needs of the families in our care are met with compassion and professionalism.

The Role

This is a role with real purpose. As a Social Worker in the Fostering Support and Assessment team, you will:


Carry out comprehensive fostering assessments of new fostering families. Undertake regular reviews of our current foster carers, including presenting carers at the Brent fostering panel. You will work closely with our partners in Foster with West London to undertake recruitment campaigns; including raising awareness of fostering and encouraging more potential families to consider fostering for Brent. You will provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to your allocated caseload of Brent foster families, helping them to navigate the challenges and rewards of fostering. You will conduct regular supervision visits, offer practical advice and ensure that carers are well-equipped to provide the best possible care to our Brent children. It is crucial to maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure that all your practices comply with these standards. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of care and practice for our Brent foster carers. You will work closely with multi-agency partners, from health professionals to schools and voluntary sector organisations, to provide joined-up care for Brent children.

The Person

We want Social Workers who are:


SWE registered, with 3 years post-qualifying experience in children's social care (experience with assessment and/or support of foster carers is highly desirable). Knowledgeable about child care law and the Children Act, able to apply it confidently in practice. Skilled at assessing complex needs and writing clear, evidence-based assessments, reviews and reports. Compassionate, resilient, and committed to empowering foster carers and their families. Strong collaborators who thrive in multi-agency environments and bring creativity to problem-solving. Passionate about safeguarding children and committed to making a real difference.

Ready to Apply?

Join Us in Supporting Brent's Fostering Community


This is more than a career--it's your chance to safeguard children, empower families, and create lasting change in one of London's most diverse communities.

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you'll benefit from:


Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS) Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans Travel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Tom Donovan (Service Manager) on tom.donovan@brent.gov.uk or Diana Adigbli (Team Manager) on diana.adigbli@brent.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.

Closing date:

18 January 2026 (23:59)

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.


We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.


The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.


Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.


As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk





Secondment Form - Filled in by all Internal Applicants

(Excluding Agency Workers)

Secondment Letter - Further Information