Supervising Social Worker, Fostering Therapeutic Team

TN United Kingdom; Bramford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervising Social Worker for their Fostering Therapeutic Team in Bramford. This role involves working with a dedicated team to provide high-quality support to foster carers and children, ensuring trauma-informed care and effective communication. You will have the opportunity to facilitate training, support groups, and innovative practices within a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this position offers a fulfilling career path with the chance to grow and develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and supporting foster carers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with therapeutic and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality service to foster carers and support children in placements.
• Facilitate training and support groups for foster carers.

Skills

Supervision of Foster Carers

Trauma-Informed Care

Analytical Reporting

Collaboration with Therapeutic Teams

Training Facilitation

Education

Social Work Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Here is a refined version of the job description with improved formatting and clarity:

Supervising Social Worker, Fostering Therapeutic Team, Bramford

Client:

mbi Medical Ltd

Location:

Bramford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6b5acab5e9a6

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

• Work with a specialist team of Social Workers and Practitioners to deliver a high-quality service to Suffolk Foster carers.
• Provide statutory supervision and support to foster carers.
• Facilitate support groups and learning opportunities for foster carers.
• Receive regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision.
• Contribute creative and innovative ideas to improve practice within a well-established and supportive team.
• Work closely with the Therapeutic team to promote trauma-informed care and attachment training, alongside Therapeutic social workers and Clinicians to support children and carers in their placements.
• Collaborate with the Placements team to match and place children requiring foster placements, ensuring maximum use of in-house foster care resources.
• Support children in foster placements by working with childcare professionals, maintaining communication, and attending meetings.
• Undertake annual reviews and statutory checks on fostering households within the required timescales, in accordance with Fostering Standards Regulations and guidance.
• Provide thorough, analytical recordings and reports.
• Support foster carers in transitioning children to adoptive families.
• Encourage foster carers to take responsibility for their ongoing professional development.
• Facilitate support groups and learning opportunities for foster carers.
• Participate in monthly reflective supervision and individual supervision sessions.
• Offer therapeutic support to foster carers and children.
• Work within a therapeutic framework, demonstrating high self-reflection and modeling this for foster carers.
• Collaborate with Senior Clinicians across Camhs Connect and STF.
• Develop and facilitate training opportunities for foster carers.
• Undertake Video Interactive Guidance work with foster carers.
• Contribute to the support of two Mockingbird hubs.
• Organize activities for Fostering Families, including beach hut days, activity days at Thorpe Woodlands, and Christmas parties.