Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Leaders in Care; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their Outstanding rated Fostering service. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values career progression and flexible working arrangements. You will be responsible for managing foster carers and collaborating with social workers to ensure the best outcomes for children. With a generous salary and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of fostering.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Learning and Development Programme

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in fostering or social work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage approved foster carers and assess special guardians.
• Work with children’s social workers to achieve permanence for children.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Outstanding Ofsted | Flexible Working | L&D Programme | Career Progression | Opportunity to get into Fostering

Are you looking to join a Fostering service where you feel valued, and career progression is very much encouraged?

Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency in the East of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established Fostering service as a Supervising Social Worker.

Benefits include a generous salary of up to £39,727, you can also expect regular learning and development opportunities, to ensure you are developing as a practitioner along with the service.

This council also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. There will be plenty of opportunities to further progress your career should you want them.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, and the managers are always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to make sure you’re maintaining that all important work life balance.

As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship.

For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

To apply for this role, send your up to date CV to [e-mail]. Or give me a call on 0161 240 7897 for some more info.