Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

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

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team in Uxbridge. This exciting opportunity involves managing a caseload of foster carers, ensuring compliance with care plans, and conducting annual reviews. The role requires a strong understanding of social work legislation and a commitment to professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and supports its employees in making a meaningful impact in children's lives. If you're passionate about fostering and ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England and knowledgeable about relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approved and registered foster carers.
• Liaise with placing authorities to ensure compliance with care plans.
• Conduct annual reviews for foster carers and prepare reports.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Understanding of relevant legislation

Social Work England registration

Education

Social Work Degree or equivalent

Job description

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

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 for Fostering Innovations based in Uxbridge, London.

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

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 placement reports on a frequency in line with Fostering Innovations practice and agreed with the placing authority.
5. Keep appropriate records of all work undertaken and in accordance with regulations and Fostering Innovations policy.
6. Attend supervision, team meetings and staff days.
7. Obtain and review feedback from foster carers regularly.
8. Report any concerns to Fostering Manager.
9. Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training for foster carers.
10. Participate in carers team meetings and workshops.
11. Continue in your own professional development.
12. Respond to team and organisational developments as required.
13. Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations.

Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job:

1. A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Social Work England registered.

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.

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.