Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Sanctuary Personnel; Ealing; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Team. This full-time role involves managing a caseload of foster carers, ensuring compliance with care plans, and conducting assessments. You will play a vital role in supporting foster carers and participating in the development of training programs. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the organization while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. If you are committed to fostering excellence in social work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and qualified in social work.
• Experience in managing caseloads and supervising social work staff.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with authorities to ensure compliance with care plans.
• Manage a caseload of foster carers and provide support.
• Conduct assessments of prospective foster carers.

Skills

Social Work

Caseload Management

Supervision

Community Work

Knowledge of Legislation

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Ealing, Southall , Greater London , England
UB2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Uxbridge, London.

The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £38,000 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Liaising appropriately with placing authorities and other professional services to ensure a child's care plan is followed through.
2. Undertake annual foster carer reviews and take these to the fostering panel in accordance with policies and procedures.
3. Manage a caseload of approved and registered foster carers.
4. Provide day-to-day support for foster carers.
5. Participate in the matching process for potential foster carers.
6. Conduct assessments of prospective foster carers using the BAAF form F1 competency-based assessment.
7. Provide placement reports on a frequency in line with Fostering Innovations practice and agreed with the placing authority.
8. Participate in gathering evidence for the Training Support and Development Standards.
9. Keep appropriate records of all work undertaken and in accordance with regulations and Fostering Innovations policy.
10. Attend supervision, team meetings and staff days.
11. Obtain and review feedback from foster carers regularly.
12. Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training for foster carers.
13. Participate in carers team meetings and workshops.
14. Contribute to the strategic business development of the venture to facilitate the organisation's operational growth and position.
15. Seek to improve the service provision within the venture.
16. Continue in your own professional development.
17. Fully participate in creative meetings and discussions towards development.
18. Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations as required.
19. Comply with the finance policy in relation to petty cash and staff expense procedure.

Requirements:

1. Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.
2. Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.
3. Experience of community and/or group work.
4. Knowledge of children's health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation.

Contact:

This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.