Fostering Supervising Social Worker (12-Month) – Flexible Hours

Westfield Secondary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is hiring a Fostering Social Worker for a specialist team in Sheffield on a temporary 12-month basis. The role involves supervising and supporting foster carers, delivering training, and facilitating support groups within the Holiday and Support Care Team.

Applicants should have experience and knowledge of fostering legislation and practice, with the ability to provide guidance and supervision to carers and hosts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a social worker with sound knowledge of fostering legislation and practice.
• Ability to provide guidance, support and supervision to foster carers and hosts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake announced and unannounced home visits as required.
• Facilitate support groups and deliver training to carers.
• Manage a caseload to ensure high quality care and support for children and young people in Sheffield.

Job description

Sheffield City Council is hiring a Fostering Social Worker for a specialist team in Sheffield on a temporary 12-month basis. The role involves supervising and supporting foster carers, delivering training, and facilitating support groups within the Holiday and Support Care Team.

Applicants should have experience and knowledge of fostering legislation and practice, with the ability to provide guidance and supervision to carers and hosts.