Fostering Social Worker. Job in Sittingbourne Education & Training Jobs

Polaris; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foster care seeks a dedicated Fostering Social Worker to join their passionate team. This role involves supervising Independent Social Workers, conducting assessments, and managing safeguarding concerns, all while providing essential support to children and foster families. With a commitment to a therapeutic approach, you will help create a nurturing environment for those in need. The company offers a supportive atmosphere, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children.

Benefits

£3,000 Car Allowance

30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service)

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience with children and families social work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Independent Social Workers and oversee Form F Assessments.
• Organize and conduct annual reviews and manage safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Social Work

Report Writing

Safeguarding

Therapeutic Child Care

Recruitment

Education

Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work

Job description

Fostering Social Worker

Contract type: Full Time

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Location: Teynham, Kent

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week 9am - 5pm

Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

About Us

Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years' of fostering experience and we're still going strong!

The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme.

Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Independent Social Workers including Form F Assessors and Panel Members
• Overseeing the development of Form F Assessments
• Organising and conducting annual reviews
• Quality assurance
• Delivery of Skills to Foster training courses
• Managing safeguarding concerns and complaints
• Carer recruitment activities
• The role is very diverse and enables social workers to develop and build on their skill base in all arenas of fostering

Requirements

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Previous experience with children and families social work
• Previous experience or a desire to work in a therapeutic model of child care
• Previous experience in the recruitment of Fostering Households
• Previous experience in Fostering Panels
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications
• Ability to provide a high standard of report writing
• Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP.

ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.