Supervising Social Worker (Nexus) - Telford

Leaders In Care Ltd; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering service in England is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a generous salary. With a focus on supporting foster carers and a flexible working environment, the position is perfect for skilled practitioners looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Generous salary of up to £39,727

Regular learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• A qualified social worker with registration.
• Experience in fostering services is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage approved foster carers.
• Assess special guardians and ensure support plans are in place.
• Work with children's social workers to achieve permanence.

Skills

Support and manage foster carers

Assessment of special guardians

Collaboration with children's social workers

Education

Social Work qualification

Registration to Social Work England

Job description

Outstanding Ofsted | Flexible Working | L&D Programme | Career Progression | Opportunity to get into Fostering

Are you looking to join a Fostering service where you feel valued, and career progression is very much encouraged?

Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency on the South Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established Fostering service as a Supervising Social Worker.

Benefits include a generous salary of up to £39,727, you can also expect regular learning and development opportunities, to ensure you are developing as a practitioner along with the service.

This council also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. There will be plenty of opportunities to further progress your career should you want them.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, and the managers are always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to make sure you’re maintaining that all important work life balance.

As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship.

For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

To apply for this role, send your up to date CV to [e-mail]. Or give me a call on 0161 240 7897 for some more info.