Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a full-time Supervising Social Worker in London. The role involves assessing and supporting children with a protection plan, managing caseloads, and collaborating with parents and colleagues. Ideal candidates will have a professional Social Work qualification and a strong knowledge of relevant legislation. The salary is up to £50,083 per annum.

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments within required timescales.
• Assess and identify levels of risk and need.
• Implement care plans by working with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Assessment skills

Legislation knowledge

Report writing

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Service. The role is full time and based in Haringey, London. Salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £50,083 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments within required timescales in accordance with the Framework.
• Assess and identify levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a child protection plan.
• Implement care plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to achieve better outcomes for children with Child Protection Plans.
• Accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate.
• Formulate care plans in partnership with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on assessments.
• Produce court statements and, when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority.
• Promote the welfare of children in need with regard to age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience as appropriate.
• Provide verbal and written reports to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meetings and reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policy and social work practice.
• Manage an individual caseload with regard to the needs of all service users and ensure effective use of time and resources.
• Attend supervision and performance appraisal and contribute to team meetings and service development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records in line with policies and procedures.
• Ensure expenditure on cases is properly authorized and recorded, and monitor cases with financial packages.
• Act as duty officer on a rota basis as required by line management.
• Report concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleagues in line with the Council's Whistle Blowing Policy.
• Activities may be varied from time to time to meet the changing needs of the service.

Requirements

• A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.

Contact

This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett. If you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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