Supervising Social Worker

Polaris; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering service in the West Midlands is seeking a Supervising Social Worker on a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting and supervising foster parents and promoting child welfare. Applicants must hold a Social Care qualification and have experience in fostering. The position offers a salary up to £38,000, with benefits including a £3,000 car allowance and 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

£3,000 car allowance

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a supervising social worker or working with foster parents.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Report writing skills

Planning and prioritizing

Education

Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Supervising Social Worker - Clifford House Fostering

Contract type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Up to £38,000

Hours: 40 hours per week 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Benefits: £3,000 car allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

About Us

Clifford House Fostering is one of the longest established and most highly regarded fostering services in the Midlands with a long and proven history of supporting Looked after Children and Young People to achieve fantastic outcomes. Clifford House is a 'Good' Ofsted rated service and offers the right candidate the opportunity to develop their career within an experienced and creative staff team.

Clifford House Fostering is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker on a fixed contract. You will need to have a sound knowledge of fostering legislation and practice issues who will be able to continue to deliver the same high standards of service. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Clifford House Fostering covering the West Midlands area. As a committed social care professional, you will have substantial experience of family placement work and experience of foster care practice, preferably with experience of the assessment of potential foster carers. A good knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law and safeguarding issues is essential. You will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to high quality practice.

Requirements

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Previous experience as a supervising social worker or working with foster parents
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications,
• Good people skills/Team player
• Good report writing skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards
• To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection

About You

• Able to remain calm when under high levels of in pressure, emotionally traumatic ,situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour
• Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases
• Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle
• Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Clifford House Fostering)

Clifford House Fostering is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Clifford House Fostering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment