Supervising Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join their outstanding fostering service. This role offers not only a competitive salary but also a commitment to your professional development through regular learning opportunities. With a focus on flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. This innovative firm values its staff and provides ample opportunities for career progression, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role. If you are passionate about fostering and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Learning and Development Programme

Career Progression Opportunities

Generous Salary

Qualifications

• Must possess a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in fostering services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage approved foster carers and assess special guardians.
• Work with children’s social workers to achieve permanence.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Outstanding Ofsted | Flexible Working | L&D Programme | Career Progression | Opportunity to get into Fostering

Are you looking to join a Fostering service where you feel valued, and career progression is very much encouraged?

Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency on the South Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well-established Fostering service as a Supervising Social Worker.

Benefits include a generous salary of up to £39,727, along with regular learning and development opportunities to ensure you are developing as a practitioner.

This council has great staff retention, with vacancies in the service being a rarity. There will be plenty of opportunities to further progress your career should you want them.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, and the managers are always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to maintain that all-important work-life balance.

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians, and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long-term fostering or special guardianship.

Minimum Requirements: You must possess a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

To apply for this role, send your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or give me a call on 0161 240 7897 for more information.