Social Worker - Fostering - Torbay

Eden Brown Synergy; South Hams; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a Social Worker to join the Supervising Fostering Team in the South Hams region. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive rate up to £42 per hour for the right candidate, with long term contracts and a coastal location with good transport links.

You will supervise foster carers, promote trauma-informed care, and ensure compliance with fostering regulations and national standards.

Qualifications

• Must be Social Work England registered.
• Driver with access to own car preferred.
• Must reside and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and support a caseload of foster carers.
• Supporting foster carers to deliver trauma informed care.
• Helping carers comply with Fostering regulations and National minimum standards.
• Involvement in virtual and face-to-face support groups.
• Building relationships with foster carers and children in care.
• Working with other agencies to promote placement stability and support.

Skills

Social work

Trauma-informed care

Caseload management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work England registered

Job description

Social Worker required for work within the Fostering Team in the South West area. Torbay Fostering team are offering good rates up to £42ph for the right candidates. Long term contracts offered in a well managed supportive team. This job doesn't often come up! Beautiful location on the coast with good transport links. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Accommodation Allowance: £150 per week (up to the end of December 2026)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to be part of the Supervising Fostering Team in the South Hams. Experience of working with foster carers as professional colleagues and working in a multi - disciplinary arena is essential.

As a Supervising Social Worker your role will include

• Supervising and support a caseload foster carers
• Supporting foster carers to deliver trauma informed care.
• Supporting foster carers to comply with Fostering regulations and National minimum standards
• Involvement in the delivery of virtual support groups and face to face support groups
• Building relationships with foster carers and children in care
• Working closely with other agencies to promote placement stability and support

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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