Supervising Social Worker

Randstad Staffing; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent fostering agency based in Cardiff is looking for a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to manage a caseload of fostering families across South Wales. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work qualification and experience in fostering or child social care. The role offers opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary with bonuses, and a supportive work environment that values career advancement. Ideal for someone passionate about improving foster care standards.

Benefits

£100 monthly car allowance

Performance and service bonuses

Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions

Comprehensive life assurance scheme

Generous annual leave starting at 27 days

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales is essential.
• Proven experience in fostering or child social care is necessary.
• Knowledge of children's needs and current regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to fostering families.
• Ensuring care delivered meets high standards.
• Conduct assessments of children and young people.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Contribute to the growth of fostering service.
• Uphold safeguarding protocols and legislative knowledge.

Skills

Experience in fostering & adoption

Ability to manage challenging situations

Knowledge of Welsh (desirable)

Education

BA in social work

Job description

Supervising Social Worker | South Wales

Seeking a dedicated and insightful Supervising Social Worker to join an IFA based in Cardiff. This role is designed for a practitioner who is passionate about elevating the standards of foster care and ensuring that every young person receives a tailored package of support. The successful candidate will join an organisation that prioritises professional pride and provides a clear trajectory for career advancement.

Summary of Job

• Location & Coverage: Based in Cardiff, covering a manageable caseload across the South Wales region.
• Caseload Management: Maintaining low caseloads, typically responsible for up to 13 fostering families to ensure high-quality intervention.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for structured career progression into senior roles with ongoing support for specialist training.
• Financial Package: A competitive salary based on experience, supplemented by a £100 monthly car allowance and various performance and service bonuses.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated therapeutic wellbeing sessions and a comprehensive life assurance scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, alongside a flexible working approach.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carer Supervision: Providing robust support and guidance to a caseload of 13-15 fostering families, helping them to refine their skills and reach their full potential.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring all care delivered meets the high standards of Compass Fostering and adheres to current fostering regulations and childcare law.
• Assessment: Conducting objective professional assessments of children and young people to identify and meet their specific needs.
• On-Call Support: Participating in a regular out-of-hours on-call rota to provide essential wrap‑around support for foster parents.
• Service Growth: Actively contributing to the dynamic growth of the fostering service through creative and reflective practice.
• Safeguarding: Upholding rigorous safeguarding protocols and maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of legislative requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered (or eligible for registration) with Social Care Wales. Proven experience in fostering or child social care (such as Looked After Children teams) is essential. While not a requirement, the ability to speak Welsh is highly desirable.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Fostering & Adoption
• Skills: Be able to manage challenging situations
• Qualifications: University; Education: BA in social work

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