Supervising Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite

Hybrid working

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service in the West of England. The role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience, and involves supervising foster carers and safeguarding Looked After Children.

The role supports hybrid working and offers an hourly umbrella rate up to £38, depending on experience. Parking is available onsite and PAYE options are also offered.

Qualifications

• A Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in a Children setting is essential.
• Demonstrated experience supervising foster carers and working with Children and Families to achieve the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for Looked After Children.
• Carry out unannounced visits to foster carers to monitor safety and care quality.
• Manage complex cases and ensure child safety while coordinating with relevant teams.

Skills

Supervising foster carers

Children & Families

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree or CQSW/DIPSW

Job description

We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.

About you

The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.

What's on offer?

• Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also)
• Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
• Enhance your CV and Skill set
• Parking available onsite
• Hyrid Working