Supervising Social Worker - Exeter - Devon - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Service in Exeter. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality care for vulnerable children, requiring a passionate individual who can manage complex situations and work collaboratively with foster carers and childcare teams. You will be part of a supportive environment that values creativity and partnership, making a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are an experienced social worker ready to take on this rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with up-to-date professional registration.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of Eclipse system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster carers and provide ongoing support.
• Conduct unannounced visits and complete annual reviews.
• Collaborate with childcare teams to ensure children's safety.

Skills

Social Work

Partnership Working

Reflective Practice

IT Skills

Eclipse Computer System

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Tools

Eclipse

Job description

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for Supervising Social Worker to work for our client based in Exeter, Devon.

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Service

£44 per hour and £150 per week expenses

Our Fostering Service is providing a service to children, young people and carers that is focused on making a difference in young people’s lives.

The recent testimony from a carer says it all: “The last few months have been a huge learning curve but seeing the child in my care now thriving has made it all worthwhile. I cannot express enough how rewarding it has been to see her develop and respond to me, knowing that I have helped give her the best possible start in her life.”

About the Supervising Social Worker role

• As someone who knows what good foster care looks like, you will be responsible for ensuring high quality and timely assessments to provide high quality carers for our most vulnerable children in Devon.
• You will be working in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Supervising Social Worker responsibilities include:

• Foster carer supervisions and ongoing support to carers
• Completion of high-quality carer annual reviews
• Unannounced visits to foster carers
• Attendance at meetings as required (e.g., child in care reviews, risk assessment meetings, etc.)
• Presenting to fostering panel as required
• Facilitating foster carer support groups
• Close work with childcare teams and other professionals to ensure safety and wellbeing of children

About you

Like us, you’ll be passionate about improving children’s life chances.

As an experienced qualified social worker with energy and enthusiasm, you will be able to demonstrate success in managing complex situations. You will be committed to reflective practice and know how to energize, motivate, and challenge practitioners.

You will have an ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

We are looking for people who are strong in partnership working, think creatively, and are ready to try new things.

• Knowledge of Eclipse computer system is an advantage – strong IT skills a must.
• Full clean license and access to a car; ability to travel as required.
• Qualified social worker with up-to-date professional registration.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.