Fostering Lead

Charles Hunter Associates; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Mileage paid

CPD training & development

Further benefits

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Supervising Social Worker Lead for its fostering service covering the South West/Bristol. The role is permanent, full-time and hybrid (office presence once a month). A social work degree is required and eligibility to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

The post offers a supportive, trauma-informed environment with a focus on therapeutic care for foster carers and strong CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualification experience in Fostering is required.
• Fostering management experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding practice across the agency.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide supervision, leadership and support to staff.
• Support foster carers to provide therapeutic care.
• Act as Adviser to Foster Panel and present reports where required.
• Quality assure assessments, reviews and practice standards.
• Promote DDP-informed and trauma-responsive approaches.
• Work collaboratively with children, carers, local authorities and partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safeguarding

Partnership working

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

An Independent Fostering Agencyare looking for a Supervising Social Worker Lead for their fostering service that coversSouth West/Bristol . This is a permanent andfull-time position that is hybrid working (once a month 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 Independent Fostering Agency is a established fostering service in the South West. This service is rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. This team is guided by Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), attachment theory and trauma-informed care.

About the job

• Lead safeguarding practice across the agency.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide supervision, leadership and support to staff.
• Support foster carers to provide therapeutic care.
• Act as Adviser to Foster Panel and present reports where required.
• Quality assure assessments, reviews and practice standards.
• Promote DDP-informed and trauma-responsive approaches.
• Work collaboratively with children, carers, local authorities and partner agencies.

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience inFostering. Fostering management experience is ideal.

What's on offer?

• Up to £45,000

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Mileage paid

• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

• Further benefits