Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Polaris Inc.; Battle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based foster care agency in Battle is seeking a Social Worker to support and supervise foster parents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a Social Care England recognized qualification and experience in children and families social work. Salary is up to £40,000 with benefits including a car allowance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

£3,000 Car Allowance

30 days Annual Leave

Company Pension

Life Assurance x2

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience of children and families social work.
• 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, and foster parents.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

Social Care England recognised qualification

Job description

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

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Previous experience of children and families social work
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children\'s services as well as publications
• Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car

Additional requirements

Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we\'re still going strong!

Role specifics

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP.

Salary and benefits

Salary: Up to £40,000 dependent on experience

Contract: Full Time 35 hours per week

Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days\' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan