Part-time Supervising Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Birthday day off pro rata

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is supporting an independent fostering agency in North Devon / South Devon to recruit a Supervising Social Worker for the fostering service. This permanent, part-time role (3 days/week) is hybrid with office presence once a month.

You will hold a Diploma/Degree in Social Work with post-qualification Children's Social Work experience and be eligible to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship). The team supports looked-after children and fosters service delivery.

Qualifications

• Social work degree required with post-qualification experience in Children's Social Work.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers.
• Supervising a caseload of 4 foster families.
• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team.
• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports.
• Attending fostering panel meetings.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

An independent fostering agencyare looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that coversNorth Devon or South Devon. This is a permanent and part-time - 3 dyas a week position that is hybrid working (once a month in the office).

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This Independent Fostering Agency is an established fostering service in the South West with a focus is to achieve positive experiences for the children and young people looked after by our dedicated foster carers. This is an opportunity to join a well-established team, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas.

About the job

• Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers
• Supervising a caseload of 4 foster families
• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
• Attending in fostering panel meetings

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience inChildren's Social Workwhilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £40,000 pro rata
• Additional Payments
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday day off pro rata
• Mileage paid
• Further benefits