Supervising Children’s Social Worker – Shropshire Council – Fostering, Support [...]

Ashberry Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervising Children’s Social Worker to join their Fostering, Support and Development team. This role involves supervising foster carers and ensuring compliance with fostering regulations while providing trauma-informed support. The position offers a hybrid work-from-home policy, allowing for flexibility in your work environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to the well-being of foster families and making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about social work and fostering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in accordance with Fostering regulations and NMS standards.
• Ability to supervise foster carers and manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster carers, ensuring compliance and support.
• Record fostering annual reviews and present them to the panel.
• Participate in a duty rota and conduct viability assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of Fostering Regulations

Trauma-Informed Understanding

Therapeutic Principles

Supervision Skills

Job description

Supervising Children’s Social Worker

Location: Shropshire Council

Team: Fostering, Support and Development

Rate: £33.30

Office Use: RQ1516770

Duties:

1. Be a member and team player of an established Support and Development service.
2. Have good knowledge and experience working in accordance with Fostering regulations and NMS standards.
3. Ensure all compliance for foster parents is updated and recorded on LCS. Communicate and support foster parents with trauma-informed understanding and therapeutic principles.
4. Supervise foster carers, ensuring all key areas of the role are discussed, recorded, and challenged where necessary.
5. Carry a caseload of foster parents and complete all tasks in accordance with the role of Supervising Social Worker.
6. Efficiently record fostering annual reviews and present them to panel when required. Attend team meetings and support colleagues as needed.
7. Participate in a duty rota, supporting foster carers and completing viability assessments twice per month.

We offer a hybrid work-from-home policy with access to office space at the Guildhall building in Shrewsbury (Foster parents mainly reside in Shropshire County).

Ability to work more from home with occasional office presence (more office presence available if desired).

Please get in touch if you are interested in this role!