Principal Social Worker - Fostering

FosterplusPrincipal Social Worker - FosteringLocation: Long Eaton, Milton Keynes and Stonehouse/Gloucester will be consideredHours: 35 hours per week, permanentSalary: 45,000 - 47,000 per annum, dependent upon experienceBenefits 3,000 Car Allowance30 days'' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of serviceBank HolidaysCompany PensionLife Assurance x2Employee Discount Scheme and Medical Cash PlanAbout UsFosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us 30 years'' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after.Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children and making sure we are always on hand with support, guidance and help.Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that is exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelt out in our mission, which is to "provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our foster parents and ensure that, with the support of our foster parents, they can thrive emotionally and academically".RequirementsFosterplus is currently seeking a qualified and experienced social worker with considerable experience of working with children looked after and foster parents. ..... full job details .....