Senior Practitioner – Fostering Kinship Team

Herefordshire Council

Salary: £45,777 - £50,091 per annum

Plus: £10,000 Welcome Payment & £4,000 Retention Payment

Contract: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working available

Herefordshire Council is strengthening its fostering and kinship provision as part of its wider improvement journey. With sustained investment and a stable leadership structure, the service offers a strong, supportive environment where experienced practitioners can genuinely influence practice and outcomes.

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner in the Fostering Kinship Team, you’ll take a lead role in supervising foster carers and connected persons, overseeing complex assessments, and ensuring placements remain safe, high-quality, and aligned with children’s long-term plans.

You’ll provide professional oversight to colleagues, contribute to panel preparation and quality assurance, and act as a key source of ex...