Supervising Social Worker

An Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that covers Somerset. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (2 days per week in office).

 

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

 

About the team

This new independent fostering agency is a High Needs fostering service working in partnership to provide supervision and support to foster carers with a wraparound, trauma-informed approach. This is an opportunity to join a small team that has recently been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. This team works alongside residential care and therapeutic education services.

About the job

Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers Supervising a caseload of 5 foster families Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports Attending in fostering panel meetings Enable carers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Fostering Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.

 

What's on offer?

A salary of £37,280 – £41,771 dependents on experience Additional payments 28 days of annual leave Mileage paid Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Life assurance Further benefits

 

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com

 

What do you get from working with me?

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