Therapeutic Fostering Social Worker (4-Day Week)

Hoop Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Therapeutic parenting training

Small supportive team

Job summary

Hoop Social Work is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join a respected independent fostering agency in North Wales. The role is home-based with occasional travel, supervising up to 12 foster families and recruiting new carers using a therapeutic assessment model.

You’ll work a 4-day week on a full-time salary, with full therapeutic parenting training provided. Registration with Social Care Wales is required, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Qualifications

• A relevant Social Work Qualification.
• Registration with Social Care Wales.
• Full UK driving licence and own car, insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a caseload of up to 12 foster families.
• Recruit and assess new foster carers using a therapeutic assessment model.
• Present assessments to Fostering Panel.
• Support children in placement and attend LAC, planning and matching meetings.
• Help deliver carer training and get involved in recruitment events.

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Hoop Social Work is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join a respected independent fostering agency in North Wales. The role is home-based with occasional travel, supervising up to 12 foster families and recruiting new carers using a therapeutic assessment model.

You’ll work a 4-day week on a full-time salary, with full therapeutic parenting training provided. Registration with Social Care Wales is required, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a car.