Supervising Social Worker (23700)

Barnardo's; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's Scotland in Glasgow is seeking a Full-time Social Worker to join the Fostering team, delivering support, assessments, training and supervision to foster carers and their families.

The role offers hybrid working in the West of Scotland, with access to training and development opportunities, and a focus on trauma-informed care to transform children's lives.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current SSSC registration.
• Experience in fostering and social work.
• Ability to complete Form F assessments and work digitally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support, assessment, training and supervision to foster carers and families.
• Work flexibly in a hybrid pattern across Scotland with Glasgow office.
• Provide trauma-informed care to children and young people.

Skills

Relevant social work qualification and

Trauma-informed practice

Digital training tools

Form F assessments

Communication in complex situations

Education

Social work degree or equivalent

Job description

We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Scotland Glasgow Fostering team as a Full time Social worker. You will join our team of skilled and passionate social workers, children's workers and our therapist ensuring delivery of support, assessment, training and supervision to foster carers and their families so they can provide trauma informed cared that transforms the lives of the children and young people they care for.

We are looking for a driven individual with experience in fostering and social work who is seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers the opportunity to join a committed team to share your expertise and make a lasting impact. You will have access to training and development opportunities working flexibly in a hybrid manner across the West of Scotland with our office based in Glasgow.

What will you bring:

• A relevant social work qualification and current SSSC registration
• A depth of knowledge of working in a trauma informed way
• Confidence in using digital technology to facilitate training
• Proven ability to complete Form F assessments
• Strong communication skills, especially in complex or challenging situations

For more information please refer to the person specification and additional information or contact Alyson McCallum at [e-mail]