Supervising Social Worker- Fostering- South London- Uxbridge

Sanctuary Personnel; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker for a part-time position in Uxbridge. This role involves providing essential support to children and their families, ensuring professional assessments and compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with various agencies and foster carers to develop holistic care plans that meet diverse needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the well-being of children and families while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Recognized social work qualification or equivalent required.
• Understanding of relevant legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children and families, ensuring needs are assessed.
• Collaborate with agencies to support care plans and foster carers.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Legislation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Recognized Social Work Qualification

Job description

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering - South London - Uxbridge

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 part-time based in Uxbridge.

The salary for this role is up to £36,000 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide a supportive and efficient service to children, young people, their families, and fostering families, ensuring needs are professionally assessed.
2. Investigate, evaluate, and analyze case information, demonstrating clarity in assessments and reliability of conclusions.
3. Develop holistic practice considering the individual's social context and overall development needs.
4. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, fostering regulations, and organizational policies.
5. Complete investigations, assessments, and casework to high professional standards within set timescales.
6. Maintain case records using ICT as directed.
7. Collaborate with other agencies to support care plans and foster carers.
8. Recruit, assess, train, and develop foster carers to meet the diverse needs of children.
9. Participate in referral, assessment, and placement processes in accordance with regulations and standards.
10. Attend panels, conferences, reviews, and court proceedings, presenting cases professionally.
11. Promote equal opportunities and diversity in all aspects of work.

Requirements:

• A recognized social work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Additional Information:

This position is advertised by Alex Moon. Interested candidates should apply through the provided link.

Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sanctuary Personnel values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The company is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with ongoing training for staff.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, please inform us early to receive appropriate support.