Social Worker (Fostering)

Hampshire County Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join the West Fostering Team. This role is pivotal in providing support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring the best outcomes for children in care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and be motivated to make a difference. With opportunities for professional growth and development in fostering and child welfare, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasmus für kontinuierliche Verbesserung und soziale Arbeit.
• Vertrautheit mit rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen im Bereich Pflege.

Responsibilities

• Regelmäßige Supervision der Pflegeeltern im West Fostering Team.
• Aufbau positiver Beziehungen zu Pflegeeltern und Fachkollegen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Netzwerkfähigkeiten

Supervisionsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Beziehungsaufbau

Berichtsschreibfähigkeiten

Education

Abschluss in Sozialarbeit

Job description

Hampshire Children’s Services is rated outstanding by Ofsted. Hampshire County Council’s fostering agency, branded Fostering Hampshire Children, is a local authority-owned fostering agency recruiting and supporting foster carers for children who are unable to live with their own families. This may be until they can return home or, sometimes, until adulthood. Currently, approximately 506 fostering households are registered with Hampshire County Council.

Our Vision

Hampshire County Council aims to make Hampshire an even better place for children and young people, ensuring that all, including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, have the best possible start in life and are supported by the community to succeed.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join the West Fostering Team to provide regular supervision to our foster carers and support those caring for Hampshire’s children in care. The ideal candidate is a team player who can work independently yet values being part of a friendly and supportive team.

You should possess excellent communication, organisational, and networking skills. You will be part of an established team that maintains Hampshire’s excellent reputation. The role involves line management by the Fostering Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager, working alongside other Social Workers and Child and Family Support Workers.

Candidate Requirements

• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement
• Confidence in supervision and problem-solving skills
• Motivated and driven with an understanding of professional social work issues and legal frameworks related to fostering and children in care
• Excellent assessment and report writing skills
• Ability to foster positive relationships with foster carers, children’s social workers, and other professionals
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities with diverse audiences

Opportunities

This role offers extensive experience and the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in areas such as fostering, children in care, staying put arrangements, and Special Guardianships.