Supervising Social Worker

FosterPlus; Balsall Heath; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A fostering agency is seeking a Part Time Supervising Social Worker based in the UK. This role involves providing regular supervision and support to foster parents, working collaboratively with children, young people, and other professionals. Candidates should hold a recognised Social Work qualification and have experience in children's social work. The position offers a salary of up to £34,507 FTE, with additional benefits including a car allowance and annual leave. This is an essential role that requires flexibility and driving skills.

Benefits

£3,000 Car Allowance

30+ days Annual Leave

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience of children and families social work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to children's services.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents.
• Work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents in assessments.

Skills

Good IT skills

Flexibility in working pattern and travel

Experience working with foster parents

Education

Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work

Job description

Part Time Supervising Social Worker

Base Location: Coventry

Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days)

Salary: Up to £34,507 FTE £43,134.00

Benefits :

£3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits will be pro‑rata)

Office Location: Long Eaton

Location: Midlands and South Yorkshire as a standard caseload, will be no more than 1 hour's drive (but flexibility will be required on occasion as part of team working).

About Us

Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us 25 years’ continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after.

Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure, we are always on hand with support, guidance and help.

Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that is exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelt out in our mission which is to ‘provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically’.

Requirements

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience of children and families social work.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications.
• Good IT skills.
• Able to be flexible as to working pattern and travel.
• Full driving licence, a confident driver and unrestricted access to your own car.
• Experience working with foster parents as professional colleagues within a multi‑discipline arena.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards.
• Work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection.

For an informal discussion please contact Jenny Huggins on 07739 592057.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus.

Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Due to the COVID situation please note that interviews at this time will be arranged virtually and all successful appointments will be managed pragmatically in line with individual and company needs.