Supervising Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a small, family-run Independent Fostering Agency in the West Midlands as a Supervising Social Worker. This role offers a nurturing and enjoyable work environment, emphasizing flexibility and mental health. With a manageable caseload of around six foster carers, you will play a crucial role in service development and support. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and a supportive management team that values work-life balance. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about fostering and making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Working Hours

Development Opportunities

Supportive Management

Referral Fee for New Candidates

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and experienced in the fostering sector.
• Up-to-date with current legislation relevant to fostering.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small caseload of approximately 6 foster carers.
• Assist in supervising other social workers and participate in recruitment.

Skills

Supervision of Foster Carers

Knowledge of Current Legislation

Team Collaboration

Recruitment of Foster Carers

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

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Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Sector

NonStop's client, based in the West Midlands, is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join their team on a permanent basis.

The agency is a small, family-run Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) dedicated to creating a nurturing and enjoyable work environment. They emphasize flexibility and mental health, offering a supportive team that promotes an excellent work-life balance.

• Development opportunities: Be part of helping the service grow
• Small agency: No corporate feel
• Caseload of around 6:
• Therapeutic agency: Focus on quality of care
• Hybrid working: Thursdays and Fridays working from home
• Community feel agency
• Good Ofsted rating
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and supportive management
• Private medical insurance

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a small caseload of approximately 6 foster carers in the Birmingham area
• Assist in supervising other social workers on the team
• Participate in recruiting new foster carers and contribute to service development

Requirements:

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
• Experience in the fostering sector
• Up-to-date with current legislation

This role is in high demand, so we encourage prompt applications!

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit your CV (preferably in Word format) via this website.

If this role isn't suitable but you know someone who might be interested, we offer a referral fee of £200. Help a friend and earn extra cash! To discuss other opportunities, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn or email [emailprotected].

NonStop Care provides a dedicated consultant as your primary contact, offering support and guidance throughout the recruitment process and beyond. We also offer CV review, interview advice, and preparation services to help you succeed in securing this exciting opportunity.