Impactful Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team based in Uxbridge. The role involves managing a caseload of foster carers, conducting assessments, and liaising with authorities to ensure child care plans are followed. Candidates need to hold a valid social work qualification and have experience in managing caseloads. The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.
• Experience of community and/or group work.
• Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with placing authorities and professional services.
• Manage a caseload of approved and registered foster carers.
• Participate in the matching process for potential foster carers.
• Conduct assessments of prospective foster carers.

Skills

Social work qualification

Experience in managing caseloads

Knowledge of health and social care systems

Community and group work experience

Education

Social Work registration with Social Work England

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team based in Uxbridge. The role involves managing a caseload of foster carers, conducting assessments, and liaising with authorities to ensure child care plans are followed. Candidates need to hold a valid social work qualification and have experience in managing caseloads. The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 per annum.