Supervising Social Worker
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What you'll do
- Supporting, guiding, and overseeing foster carers to ensure that children receive safe, stable, and high-quality care
- Providing regular supervision and coaching to carers, helping them develop their skills and address challenges effectively
- Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards
- Completing assessments and reports
- Working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to promote each child's well-being
- Serving as an advocate and a vital link between carers, the agency, and wider support networks
What they're looking for
- Social Work Qualification (Degree/DipDW/CQSW)
- Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s
- Post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work
- Extensive experience in a fostering setting
- Valid UK driving licence and vehicle
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join a Kinship Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team is responsible for supporting, guiding, and overseeing foster carers to ensure that children receive safe, stable, and high-quality care. They provide regular supervision and coaching to carers, helping them develop their skills and address challenges effectively. The role also involves ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards, completing assessments and reports, and working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to promote each child's well-being. Ultimately, the team serves as both an advocate and a vital link between carers, the agency, and wider support networks.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A successful candidate will have extensive experience in a fostering setting is key for this position. A valid UK driving licences and vehicle is essential for this role.
What's on offer?
- £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- Hybrid working scheme
- ‘Good' Ofsted report
- Regular supervision offered
- Stable senior leadership
- Monitored caseloads through supportive management
- Easily accessible offices
For more information, please get in contact
Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07775750600
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