Supervising Social Worker

Job Title: Supervising Social Worker

Location: Yeovil

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (Mainly working from home)

Salary: £40,000

We are a working with a well-established independent fostering agency who are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

With experienced senior management who are able to provide fantastic guidance and growth for progression, this could be a great opportunity to join a team where you can make a difference and make steps towards growing your experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and Support Foster Carers: Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to foster carers, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to provide quality care to children.

• Reviews: Regularly review and monitor the progress and wellbeing of children in placement.

• Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure all fostering activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and agency policies. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work collaboratively with local authorities, schools, health professionals, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to the care and support of children.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and activities, ensuring confidentiality and data protection protocols are followed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Social Work Qualification: Degree or equivalent in Social Work, with current registration with Social Work England.

• Experience: Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in fostering (Independent Fostering or Local Authority), with a strong understanding of fostering regulations and best practices.

• Skills: Excellent communication, assessment, and report writing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Driving License: Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Benefits:

• Salary 40K plus bonuses based on performance
• Out of hours pay (£150 per week)
• 28 days Annual leave plus 8 BH (increase to 32+8 with length of service) plus birthday off
• 3 months’ notice
• Comprehensive training programme
• Discretionary sick pay
• Annual pay increase / fair pay policy
• Home /hybrid working
• 0.45p per mile mileage.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free professional advice/counselling)

If this sounds like something that would be of interest, please apply and we'll be in touch with further details.