Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Parking nearby

Stable contract

PAYE payment options available

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join a Fostering Service for an Independent Fostering Agency in the UK. The role focuses on supporting foster carers, children and young people to maintain safe, stable and positive placements.

Candidates must hold a Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with at least 2 years post-qualified experience. Experience in fostering or looked after children services is highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role.
• Experience working in a Fostering Service lends well to the success of this position.
• This role is suited to a confident Children's Social Worker with safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments within fostering contexts.
• Provide supervision and support to foster carers.
• Monitor placement stability and promote positive outcomes for children in care.
• Collaborate with foster families, birth families, professionals and external agencies.

Skills

Social Work degree

Post-qualifying experience

Education

Social Work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join a Fostering Service for an Independent Fostering Agency.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.

About the team:

The Supervising Social Worker will work within an Independent Fostering Agency, supporting foster carers, children and young people to ensure safe, stable and positive placements are maintained. The team works closely with foster families, birth families, professionals and external agencies to complete assessments, provide supervision and support, monitor placement stability and promote positive outcomes for children in care. This is a varied role suited to a confident Children\'s Social Worker with strong safeguarding knowledge and experience within fostering or looked after children services.

About you:

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Fostering Service lends well to the success of this position.

What\'s on offer?

• Up to £35.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Regular supervision offered
• Parking available/ nearby
• A stable contract due to the demand of the services