Supervising Social Worker

Community Care Live; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

CPD training & development

Additional payments

Further benefits

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a Supervising Social Worker for its fostering service in Lancashire on a maternity cover till November 2027. The role is part-time (28 hours/4 days a week) with hybrid working and a focus on supervising approved foster families.

You will hold a social work degree and have post-qualification experience in Children's Social Work, with eligibility to work in the UK. The team offers CPD and development opportunities and a supportive, not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work.
• Post-qualification experience in Children's Social Work is required.
• Right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers.
• Supervising a small caseload of foster families.
• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team.
• Upholding all relevant compliance & reports.
• Attending fostering panel meetings.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

An Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that covers Lancashire This is a Maternity Cover until Nov 2027 and part-time/28 hours/4 days a week position that is hybrid working.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This 'Not for Profit' Independent Fostering Agency is an established fostering service in the North West committed to delivering high-quality care to children and young people.

About the job

• Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers
• Supervising a small caseload foster families
• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
• Attending in fostering panel meetings

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work.

What's on offer?

• Up to £40,494 dependent on experience pro rata
• Additional Payments
• Mileage paid
• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
• Further benefits

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement
• Application form enhancement
• Access to many jobs in the market
• One central point of contact
• Interview preparation assistance
• Expert consultation
• Questions answered
• Offer negotiation