Supervising Social Worker

The Cambian Group; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foster care organization in Coleshill is looking for a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join their West Midlands team. This role involves supporting foster families with a realistic caseload while working closely with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and possess relevant experience. The organization offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working environment with two office days.

Benefits

Competitive salary and car allowance

30 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Clinical supervision

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social care.
• Registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
• Valid driving license and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to families with a realistic caseload.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Inspire and motivate foster parents and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Fostering experience

Child/young people care experience

Clinical supervision

Education

Formal social work qualification

Job description

Covering 9-12 months Maternity leave

If you’ve got excellent interpersonal communication skills and can build positive relationships with foster parents and children’s social workers, we can offer you a rewarding role. By the Bridge is looking for a dedicated, proactive and forward thinking Supervising Social Worker to join our team!

You will be part of the West Midlands team that is based out of the Coleshill office, offering direct support to our families with a realistic caseload (10-12 families). Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders, to enable foster parents to be informed, accept, understand and operate within the regulations and national minimum standards.

You will have support from the therapy team who will offer reflective supervision and also support from our Education Advisors (EAGALs) who build upon the therapeutic parenting work being carried out by our fantastic Foster Parents.

People are at the heart of everything that By the Bridge with Cambian is about. It is vital for our children, that our foster parents and staff are inspired and motivated by working for us.

We aim to create an environment where people feel valued and can grow, develop and achieve their goals. We work to ensure that By the Bridge with Cambian is a fun place to be, where people are treated fairly and rewarded well for the work that they do.

You will have:

• The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers
• Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social care
• Hold a formal social work qualification
• Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England
• Have a valid driving license
• The right to work in the UK

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary and Car allowance
• Competitive annual leave allowance of 30 days
• Private Health Insurance and Medical Insurance
• Individual and group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychotherapist
• Hybrid working role with a mixture of home and office based working

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

By The Bridge with Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

By The Bridge with Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Role based in Marston Green. Hybrid working pattern 2 days in the office.