Fostering Social Worker: Supervision & Support

Hurst Green; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Staff benefits scheme

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's Fostering Service is recruiting one full-time Social Worker for the Supervision and Support Team, based at Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley. Grade 10; salary subject to experience.

The role focuses on supervising and supporting foster carers and ensuring children's wellbeing, with strong development opportunities and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified social worker with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in statutory social care.
• Strong skills in report writing and case progression are essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to foster carers and households within the Fostering Service.
• Contribute to recruitment, assessment and ongoing development of foster carers in line with National Minimum Standards.

Skills

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work Degree

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's Fostering Service is recruiting one full-time Social Worker for the Supervision and Support Team, based at Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley. Grade 10; salary subject to experience.

The role focuses on supervising and supporting foster carers and ensuring children's wellbeing, with strong development opportunities and a supportive management team.