Fostering Supervising Social Worker | Trauma-Informed Care

Five Rivers; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Car allowance

Clinical supervision by Psychologist/…

Medical Cashback Plan

Pension and EAP

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Social Work supervision

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Five Rivers is recruiting Supervising Social Workers to support Foster Carers across a wide region from Doncaster. You will supervise and develop carers, maintain strong professional relationships and contribute to high-quality care planning and reporting for children and young people.

Based in Doncaster, you will work with Local Authorities and a multi-disciplinary team, applying trauma-informed practice to achieve safe, stable and nurturing outcomes for children and young people in our care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families; fostering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of fostering, safeguarding, attachment and trauma informed practice.
• Strong assessment, communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to manage a varied caseload and meet statutory timescales.

Responsibilities

• Support, supervise and develop Foster Carers to meet the needs of children and young people in care.
• Undertake reviews, complete high-quality reports and recording, and participate in care planning activity demonstrating strong practice and decision making.
• Contribute to Foster Carer recruitment, attend fostering events, support assessments and help shape service growth and success.
• Work collaboratively with Local Authorities and other professionals, while maintaining a warm, reflective and child-focused approach.

Skills

Qualified social worker

Social Work England registered

Experience with children and families

Fostering, safeguarding, trauma

Assessment and report writing

Communication and relationship skills

Caseload management

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Five Rivers is recruiting Supervising Social Workers to support Foster Carers across a wide region from Doncaster. You will supervise and develop carers, maintain strong professional relationships and contribute to high-quality care planning and reporting for children and young people.

Based in Doncaster, you will work with Local Authorities and a multi-disciplinary team, applying trauma-informed practice to achieve safe, stable and nurturing outcomes for children and young people in our care.