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Supervising Social Worker - Independent Fostering Agency

Charles Hunter Associates

Greater London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established independent fostering agency is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to enhance their excellent service for children and foster carers. This full-time, home-based position involves managing a caseload in South London, where you'll provide essential guidance and support to foster carers. You'll play a crucial role in developing therapeutic interventions and promoting the skills of foster carers. The agency offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression, regular training, and a performance-related bonus scheme. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous Annual leave
Performance-related bonus scheme
Career Progression Opportunities
Regular training and development
Additional Discounts

Qualifications

  • Recognized Social Work qualification and valid registration with Social Work England.
  • Significant experience with Looked After Children and fostering.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and support to foster carers.
  • Promote the development of foster carers' skills and aptitudes.
  • Support the development of therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Supervision
Therapeutic interventions
Fostering experience
Child welfare knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

A good rated, family owned Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to play a key role in ensuring that they continue to provide an excellent service to children, foster carers, and placing authorities.As the supervising Social Worker, you will be covering a caseload of foster carers over the South London region.This role isfull-time and permanent, plus home-based.

Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:

  • Generous Annual leave
  • Performance related bonus scheme
  • Career Progression Opportunists
  • Regular training and development
  • Additional Discounts

Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:

  • Providing guidance, supervision, and support to carers
  • Supporting the development of the service in relation to therapeutic interventions and practice models
  • Promoting the development of our foster carers' skills and aptitudes

Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A valid registration with Social Work England
  • Significant experience of working within Looked After Children
  • Experience of working within Fostering
  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence



Location: South London

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum



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