Supervising Social Worker

Compass Fostering; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel package

Wellbeing sessions

Service awards

MediCash

Life Assurance

Increased holiday

Job summary

Compass Fostering is seeking a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker based in Bolton, covering the North West region with a hybrid mix of office and home working. The role requires managing a caseload of around 13 fostering families, providing guidance and wrap-around support to carers, and taking part in an out-of-hours on-call service.

You will work with foster carers and young people, applying reflective and creative approaches to inspire positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in Social Work.
• SWE registration is required.
• Experience in fostering or looked after children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for a caseload of around 13 fostering families with support and guidance.
• Provide wrap-around support to foster carers and contribute to service growth.
• Maintain reflective, creative practice when working with carers and young people.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call service as required.

Skills

Reflective approach

Caseload management

On-call support

Carer and young people communication

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will be Bolton and you will cover a caseload across the North West region. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, meaning a mix of office & home base, with visits being completed to carers.

• Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential.
• Can manage your own caseload of typically 13 fostering families, giving support and guidance when necessary and help them to develop their skills.
• Are committed to provide wrap around support to our foster carers by participating in an out of hours on call service.
• Are passionate and want to actively contribute to the growth and development of the Fostering service.
• Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
• Are Social Work England (SWE) registered.
• Have worked in a fostering related social work role and /or child social care, such as a looked after children's team.
• Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people.
• Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues.
• Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people.
• Have access to a car and a valid driving licence.

The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

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• Travel Package - 55 pence per mile with an additional Car allowance of £100 per month for the upkeep of your vehicle.
• Wellbeing - Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
• Bonuses - Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• MediCash - Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental.
• Life Assurance Scheme - 3 x annual salary after successful completion of your probation review.
• Increased Holiday - 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day for festive shopping.