Fostering Supervising Social Worker: Lead Support

Polaris, company; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Leave allowance

Pension

Life Assurance

Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Job summary

Fosterplus Scotland in Prestwick is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our Ayrshire team. You will support Foster Parents across the region, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding for children and young people.

This full-time role offers 35 hours per week, a salary up to £35,500 per year plus an on-call allowance of £150 per week, a car allowance and a competitive benefits package including pension, life assurance and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified social worker with a recognised social work qualification.
• Be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Have experience working within children's social care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practice and current legislation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete visits/reports within timescales.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervision, guidance and support to Foster Parents, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Work closely with Foster Parents, children, local authorities and colleagues.
• Supervise and support a caseload of Foster Parents; undertake Form F assessments; complete annual reviews and present reports to fostering panels.
• Identify training and development needs for Foster Parents; attend meetings and advocate for children and Foster Parents.
• Promote participation and ensure the voice of children and young people remains central to practice.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with fostering regulations and safeguarding requirements.
• Participate in the Out of Hours support rota.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Independent working

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Children's social care experience

Education

Qualified social worker with recognised qualification

Tools

SSSC Registration

Job description

Fosterplus Scotland in Prestwick is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our Ayrshire team. You will support Foster Parents across the region, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding for children and young people.

This full-time role offers 35 hours per week, a salary up to £35,500 per year plus an on-call allowance of £150 per week, a car allowance and a competitive benefits package including pension, life assurance and healthcare.