Supervising Social Worker

An independent fostering agency is looking for a supervising social worker for their fostering service that covers the West Midlands. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (2/3 days per week in the 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 specialist independent fostering agency is part of a wider organisation that has children services and is rated “good” by Ofsted (2024). They have one office and this is based in Nottinghamshire where they have a medium sized team of social workers (4), one team manager, an operations manager and a registered manager as well as various back-office staff. They have an excellent set up which gives staff a great work life balance. This position has come around due to growth.

About the job

Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective adoptive parents Supervising a caseload of fostering families Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports Attending fostering panel meetings

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work, either fostering or children with disabilities whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team where there could be future opportunities for progression.

What's on offer?

A salary of £37,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience Mileage paid at 0.45ppm Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Pension contributions Free on-site parking Further benefits

For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny

07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com

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