Senior Supervising Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in Hounslow is seeking an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to manage a manageable caseload of families and support foster carers. The role offers a salary of up to £44,000 and includes flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance. Applicants should have a social work qualification and registration to Social Work England. Great focus on professional development is provided within the organization.

Benefits

Salary up to £44,000

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Require a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 8-10 families.
• Support and manage approved foster carers.
• Work with social workers to achieve permanence for children.

Skills

Experience in fostering social work

Management of foster carers

Assessment skills

Collaboration with social workers

Education

Social work qualification

Registration to Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Career Progression Opportunity | Supportive Management | Flexible Working | 9 Day Fortnight

Are you an experienced fostering social worker looking to progress your career, but finding opportunities are limited in your current role?
We're currently working with an Outrstanding rated IFA based in North West London, for an experienced practitioner to join their established service as a Senior Supervising Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• You will have a manageable caseload of 8 families + 1 form F; if there are no form Fs your caseload will be no higher than 10. You will be expected to be on the occasional out of hours, which is usually only once every 2-3 months for 1 week.
• As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with childrenbs social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Salary up to £44,000.
• Hybrid working pattern with discussions available on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours and 9-day fortnights to support work-life balance.
• Great staff retention within the service and focus on professional development; two of the senior management team are homegrown.
• Enrolment onto a Learning & Development programme immediately, aiming to support career progression within the first 12 months.

Requirements

• For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, send your CV to [e-mail]. Or call Chris on 07897024978 for some more info.