Senior Social Worker – Fostering & Family Support

Polaris Community; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in Coventry is looking for a committed Social Worker to support foster parents and ensure high standards of supervision and quality assurance. The role requires collaboration with foster parents, knowledge of children's services legislation, and excellent report writing skills. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and have experience in children and families social work. Opportunities for flexible working and a supportive environment are provided.

Benefits

£3,000 Car Allowance

30 days' Annual Leave

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Social Worker required.
• Experience working with foster parents as professional colleagues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation regarding children's services.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents with high supervision standards.
• Regular supervision and compliance monitoring of foster parents' practice.
• Partnership work with children, young people, and stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration with foster parents

Report writing

Flexibility in working pattern

Education

Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

A leading fostering agency in Coventry is looking for a committed Social Worker to support foster parents and ensure high standards of supervision and quality assurance. The role requires collaboration with foster parents, knowledge of children's services legislation, and excellent report writing skills. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and have experience in children and families social work. Opportunities for flexible working and a supportive environment are provided.