Supervising Social Worker – Fostering – Shropshire – £33.30

Ashberry Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Supervising Social Worker in Shropshire. You will supervise foster carers, manage caseloads, and conduct annual reviews. Applicants must hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work and have Social Work England registration. The position offers a hybrid work-from-home policy and support from an experienced consultant.

Benefits

Dedicated support from an experienced consultant

Friendly compliance team

£250 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate needed.
• Flexibility in work hours necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster carers and manage their caseloads.
• Conduct fostering annual reviews and present to panel.
• Participate in a duty rota to support foster carers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making abilities

Competent IT skills

Ability to work independently

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Job description

Supervising Social Worker

Team: Fostering

Location: Shropshire

Details:

Children’s Placement Service - Fostering, Support, and Development.

Rate: £33.30

As a member and team player of an established Support and Development service, you will:

1. Have good knowledge and experience working in accordance with Fostering regulations and NMS standards.
2. Ensure all compliance for foster parents is updated and recorded on LCS.
3. Communicate and support foster parents with trauma-informed understanding and therapeutic principles.
4. Supervise foster carers, ensuring all key areas are discussed, recorded, and challenged where necessary.
5. Manage a caseload of foster parents and complete all tasks in line with the role of SSW.
6. Efficiently record fostering annual reviews and present them to panel when required.
7. Attend team meetings and support colleagues as needed.
8. Participate in a duty rota, supporting foster carers, and completing viability assessments twice per month.

We offer a hybrid work-from-home policy with access to office space at the Guildhall building in Shrewsbury. Foster parents mainly reside in Shropshire County. The role allows for more work from home with occasional office presence, which can be increased if desired.

Applicants must complete the attached DFE cover sheet; otherwise, CVs will be rejected.

Office Use:

RQ1570919

Candidate Requirements:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate
• Excellent communication skills and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and within multi-agency setups
• Knowledge of service needs
• Competent IT skills and ability to navigate electronic systems
• Ability to write clear and robust assessments and reports
• Flexible approach to work and hours as needed

Why Choose Ashberry?

• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Friendly compliance team guiding you through registration and placement
• Provision of your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral Bonus