Supervising Social Worker

Compass Fostering; Syston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Low Caseloads

Competitive Salary

Travel Package

Wellbeing

Bonuses

MediCash

Life Assurance Scheme

Increased Holiday

Job summary

Compass Fostering is seeking a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will be Syston, covering Stoke and Staffordshire, with a hybrid working mix of office and home visits to carers.

You will manage a caseload of around 13 fostering families, provide wrap-around support, and contribute to service development within a supportive, values-driven organisation. SWE registration and a relevant Social Work qualification are essential; a driving licence and access to

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is essential.
• Ability to manage and support a caseload of foster carers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 13 fostering families, providing support and guidance.
• Deliver wrap-around support to foster carers and participate in out-of-hours on-call duties.
• Contribute to growth and development of the fostering service.

Skills

Social Work

Caseload Management

On-call Support

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

About The Role

Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will be Syston and you will cover a caseload across Stoke and Stafforshire. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, meaning a mix of office & home base, with visits being completed to carers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to influence and effect change within our dynamic organisation. We want you to be an active participant, looking to contribute to positive change within the organisation whilst developing your career.

Whether you’re an established SSW or looking for something new, our teams at Compass encourage and champion your drive to succeed.

The benefits of joining Compass Fostering

• Career Development - We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles.
• Low Caseloads - You will typically be responsible for up to 15 fostering families.
• Competitive Salary - using structured pay grades based on your training and experience.
• Travel Package - 5 5 pence per mile with an additional Car allowance of £100 per month for the upkeep of your vehicle.
• 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.