Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2   GHJ, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based for an Independent Fostering Agency based in Bexleyheath. The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £42,000 per annum. Main duties: Manage a caseload within the framework of supervision to effectively meet the needs of children and foster carers in line with national minimum standards. To ensure that information systems and records are effectively maintained in order to provide up to date and accurate information upon which decisions can be made. To maintain a personal awareness of legislation, agency policies and procedures, acting in line with these to ensure a high quality of service delivery. To attend regular training and compile a portfolio to evidence CPD in line with the professional capabilities framework. To provide the agency with high quality assessments of back up carers, long term matching and ant appropriate assessments within the role. To visit foster carers every two – four weeks and to provide appropriate support to 12/13 families & complete timely monthly reports and upload to database. To undertake annual review meetings and complete a report for the annual review of foster carers and to present to the fostering panel. To attend and participate in case conferences, reviews, planning meetings and any other meetings that may be required and to represent the independent fostering agency  at such meetings. To liaise and consult with others involved in the care of the child. To prepare for and undertake monthly visits to foster carers and complete monthly reports and risk assessments as required by the agency, Local Authorities and the courts. To advise children and young people of their rights and to assist them in implementing the complaints procedure as necessary. To work flexibly to accommodate the needs of the panel, support groups and out of hours work as required. To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate depending upon the post holder’s expertise, knowledge, experience and skills, in keeping with the level of responsibility afforded. Requirements of this role: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines to ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements. This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England). Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, GHJ is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.