Supervising Social Worker

Compass Fostering; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage

Career development

Low caseloads

Competitive salary

Wellbeing sessions

Service awards

Job summary

Compass Fostering in Bradford (West Yorkshire) invites applications for a Supervising Social Worker. The role covers West Yorkshire with hybrid working from home and visits to foster families. You will manage your own diary, support foster carers, and drive positive outcomes for children.

We seek a Social Work England registered professional with a strong track record in fostering or looked-after children. A car and license are essential for visiting families across the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates reflective and creative approaches when supporting foster carers and young people.
• Able to manage a caseload of foster families and provide guidance to develop skills.
• Committed to wrap-around support and out-of-hours on-call service.
• Holds SWE registration and a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a typical caseload of 13 fostering families and provide guidance.
• Contribute to growth and development of the Fostering service.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call service.
• Collaborate with the team to influence positive change for children.

Skills

Caseload management

Reflective approach

Wrap-around support

Education

Social Work England registered

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

About The Role

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach.Integrity,Courageand Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fix ing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you tobe part of it.

Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will be Bradford and you will cover a caseload across WestYorkshire. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, predominately home based work and managing your own diaries, with visits being completed to foster families.

Thisis an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to influence andeffect change within our dynamic organisation. We want you to be anactive participant, looking to contribute to positive change within theorganisation whilst developing your career.

Whetheryou’re an established SSW or looking for something new, our teams atCompass encourage and champion your drive to succeed.

The benefits of joining Compass Fostering

• Car Allowance – Car allowance of £100 per month for the upkeep of your vehicle.
• Mileage - Claim 0.55p/m after the first mile from your homebase!
• Career Development – We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles.
• Low Caseloads – You will typically be responsible for a low caseload of fostering families.
• Competitive Salary – using structured pay grades based on your training and experience.
• 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.

It is essential that you

• 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.