Social Worker

FOSTERING INNOVATIONS LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FOSTERING INNOVATIONS LIMITED in Greater London seeks a Supervising Social Worker to act as a link worker for foster carers and looked-after children, coordinating with placing authorities and managing caseloads. You will support carers day-to-day, assist in matching processes, and conduct assessments using Form F1.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, training delivery, and data protection, contributing to service development while adhering to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering services or child protection work.
• Experience with formal assessments using standard forms (e.g., Form F1).
• Ability to work collaboratively with carers, children, and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with placing authorities and professional services to follow care plans.
• Undertake annual foster carer reviews and present to panel.
• Manage a caseload of approved foster carers and provide day-to-day support.
• Participate in matching and assessments of carers using Form F1.
• Maintain GDPR compliant records and data management.

Skills

Caseload management

Liaison with authorities

Data protection

Tools

BAAF Form F1

Job description

Job Description – Supervising Social Worker

As Supervising Social Worker (SSW), you will be responsible for acting as a link worker for Foster Carers and looked after children. The role of SSW is a key position that brings together the needs of looked after children and young people, the support and management of foster carers, liaison with the placing authority and the administration and delivery of the service.

Responsibilities and Job specifics

As Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

The job specifics are:

Delivery

• Liaising appropriately with placing authorities and other professional services to ensure a child’s care plan is followed through
• Undertake annual foster carer reviews and take these to the fostering panel in accordance with policies and procedures
• Manage a caseload of approved and registered foster carers
• Provide day to day support for foster carers
• Participate in the matching process for potential foster carers
• Conduct assessments of prospective foster carers using the BAAF Form F1 competency based assessment
• Assist with fostering events e.g. promotion days, etc.

Quality

• Provide placement reports on a frequency in line with Fostering Innovations practice and agreed with the placing authority
• Participate in gathering evidence for the Training Support and Development Standards
• Operate at all times according to Fostering Innovations policies and procedures
• Keep appropriate records of all work undertaken and in accordance with regulations and Fostering Innovations policy
• Maintain data management of all information regarding foster carers and referrals in line with GDPR, Data Protection and Fostering Innovations policies; storage, retention, archive, and access to information
• Attend supervision, team meetings and staff days
• Obtain and review feedback from foster carers regularly
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety and child protection
• Report any concerns to Fostering Manager.

Development

• Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training for foster carers
• Participate in carers team meetings and workshops
• Contribute to the strategic business development of the venture to facilitate the organisations operational growth and position
• Seek to improve the service provision within the venture
• Continue in your own professional development
• Fully participate in creative meetings and discussions towards development
• Support the training team in implementing any agreed developments
• Respond to team and organisational developments as required
• Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations as required

Finance

• Be familiar with funding streams as required
• Be economical with resources to improve financial impact of your
• Ensure all expenses are authorised by the Fostering and Care Manager
• Comply with the finance policy in relation to petty cash and staff expense procedure