Fostering Social Worker: Disability & Family Support Leader

The Cambian Group; Clydach; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low caseloads

Home-based with office day

Supportive management

Free parking

Generous annual leave

Meetings and peer support

Training opportunities

Job summary

TLC Wales Fostering seeks a Qualified Social Worker to supervise foster carers and support vulnerable children. You will liaise with foster parents, children’s social workers and other professionals to ensure high-quality care.

The role is primarily home-based with travel across East Wales (Newport, Cardiff and surrounding areas) and one day per week in Crosshands. You will need Social Care Wales registration and up-to-date knowledge of Fostering Regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience of Statutory Childcare and Disability.
• Up to date Registration with Social Care Wales.
• Up to date knowledge of Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards.
• Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working experience.
• Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Participation on an out of hours rota.
• Understand the need to work with and on behalf of Children, respecting their individuality.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships between TLC, foster parents, the child and the child’s social worker.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure carers are informed and supported.
• Travel throughout East Wales (Newport, Cardiff and surrounding areas) with one day per week in Crosshands.
• Promote safeguarding and respond to DBS and reference checks as part of recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

TLC Wales Fostering seeks a Qualified Social Worker to supervise foster carers and support vulnerable children. You will liaise with foster parents, children’s social workers and other professionals to ensure high-quality care.

The role is primarily home-based with travel across East Wales (Newport, Cardiff and surrounding areas) and one day per week in Crosshands. You will need Social Care Wales registration and up-to-date knowledge of Fostering Regulations.