Social Worker | Kinship Care Team

Leaders in Care; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced supervising social worker to join their Kinship Care service. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and the chance to work with a council rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. You will be responsible for supporting foster carers and assessing special guardians, ensuring that children receive the best possible care. With a generous salary of up to £44,710 and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join a supportive team where staff retention is high and career progression is encouraged.

Benefits

Generous salary up to £44,710

Regular learning and development opportunities

Up to 13 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and experienced in social work practice.
• Ability to manage and support foster carers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage approved foster carers and assess special guardians.
• Collaborate with children's social workers to ensure effective support plans.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Management Skills

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Hybrid Working | Outstanding Rated Leadership & Management (Ofsted) | L&D Programme | Opportunity to get into Fostering

Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Good rated council on the South Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established Kinship Care service.

Benefits include:

1. A generous salary of up to £44,710
2. Regular learning and development opportunities
3. Up to 13 days flexi leave
4. Generous 25 days annual leave

This council also has great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. There will be plenty of opportunities to further progress your career should you want them.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, and the managers are always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to ensure you maintain that all important work-life balance.

As a supervising social worker, you will be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians, and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship.

Minimum Requirements:

For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

To apply for this role, send your up to date CV to [e-mail]. Or give me a call on 0161 240 7897 for more info.