Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency is seeking a Supervising Social Worker for the Fostering Recruitment Team in Leigh on Sea. This permanent role offers a salary between £39,152 and £45,091 per annum, flexible working hours, and a supportive team culture. Candidates should possess SWE Registration, relevant fostering experience, and a commitment to delivering high professional standards. If you are passionate about improving social outcomes for families, apply today.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Onsite parking

Role progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have SWE Registration.
• Experience working in fostering for at least 2 years is required.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, assess, supervise and support Foster Carers.
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and policies.
• Liaise with agencies to support care plans for children.

Skills

Recruiting Foster Carers

Supervision and Support

Case Management

Legislation Knowledge

Holistic Practice Development

Education

SWE Registration

2 years current fostering experience

Enhanced DBS/CRB

Job description

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment Team

Location: Southend On Sea
Salary: £39,152-£45,091 P/Annum

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Southend to recruit for a Supervising Social Worker for the Fostering Recruitment Team on a permanent basis paying £39,152-£45,091 P/Annum.

Our client has a well‑structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Southend is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing several changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced and supportive team.

Main Duties Include

• Recruit, train, assess, supervise and support Foster Carers in their role of looking after children and young people.
• Ensure the highest professional standards and a good overall knowledge of relevant children's and fostering legislation, regulations and practice methods.
• Provide a supportive and efficient service to children, young people, their families and fostering families ensuring that the needs of children and their parents and carers are professionally assessed.
• Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence in conclusions and realistic action plans.
• Develop practice which takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in their immediate and extended social circles and having full regard to their overall development needs.
• Ensure that all casework and foster care services comply with statutory requirements, fostering regulations/national minimum standards and the Council's policies and procedures.
• Ensure that investigations, enquiries and assessments are completed to high professional standards within agreed timescales.
• Use ICT as required to maintain adequate case recording as directed in the service procedures.
• Ensure that all case management complies with statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures.
• Liaise with and work in partnership with other agencies and organisations, to support care plans of children in placement and the work of foster carers.
• Undertake the recruitment, assessment, training and the initial and ongoing development of foster carers, enabling the service to meet the diverse needs of children in Southend Borough Council.
• Participate in an effective referral and allocation system, ensuring that relevant documentation is available and current for children looked after by foster carers. Ensure children are placed in conjunction with fostering regulations, national minimum fostering standards and Southend Council's policy and procedures.
• Attend panels, conferences, reviews and court as required for each case presenting the Council plans and opinions with professionalism and integrity.
• Prepare and submit written reports as and when required.
• Identify service enhancements and support the culture of continuous improvement.
• Recommend expenditure within strict criteria and policy.

Benefits of Working with Southend on Sea Council

Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

OFSTED RATING 2024 - GOOD

Minimum Requirements

• SWE Registration.
• Have 2 years current fostering experience.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work sector. We can offer a unique experience within the recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Southend please contact Dan Mulvey or email in your updated CV to us today.