Senior Fostering Social Worker — Lead & Support Carers

Fostering People Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car scheme

30 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount

Medical cash plan

Job summary

Fostering People Ltd. in the North East is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for a full-time, permanent role. You will recruit, train, assess, support and supervise foster carers to secure high-quality placements for looked-after children.

The successful candidate must have SWE registration as a Social Worker, excellent assessment and communication skills, and a full UK driving license with access to a car. The role offers a competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification and SWE registration.
• Full UK Driving License and access to your own car.
• Experience in fostering or children's services desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, assess, support and supervise foster carers.
• Ensure high quality placements for looked after children.
• Maintain robust reporting and relationship with carers and agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Report writing

Independent working

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Fostering People Ltd. in the North East is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for a full-time, permanent role. You will recruit, train, assess, support and supervise foster carers to secure high-quality placements for looked-after children.

The successful candidate must have SWE registration as a Social Worker, excellent assessment and communication skills, and a full UK driving license with access to a car. The role offers a competitive salary and strong benefits.