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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay up to £38 umbrella

PAYE options

Hybrid working

Parking onsite

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking a Supervising Social Worker for our Fostering Service in Bridgwater, UK. The role requires a Social Work qualification and a minimum of three years post-qualified experience in a Children setting.

You will supervise foster carers, undertake unannounced visits, and collaborate to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable children. Hybrid working and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in a children setting.
• Experience supervising foster carers.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster carers to ensure best outcomes for children.
• Undertake unannounced visits to foster carers to ensure child safety.
• Manage complex situations effectively and efficiently.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Children & Families

Social Work

Education

Social Work degree (DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service. The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount. Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.

About you

The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child. Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.

What's on offer?

• Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also)
• Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
• Enhance your CV and Skill set
• Parking available onsite
• Hyrid Working