Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Support Team

Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Support TeamLocation: Groby Road, Glenfield (Leicestershire County Council)Pay Rate: £38.00 per hourContract Type: Temporary (Covering staff sickness for a maximum period of 6 months)Start Date: ImmediateAbout the RoleLeicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join their Kinship Support Team based at Groby Road, Glenfield. This is a crucial, short-term role required to cover a staff sickness for a maximum of 6 months.Because we need to ensure continuity of care and support for our kinship carers and children, we are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running and start immediately.Key ResponsibilitiesCarer Support and Supervision: Provide robust supervision, guidance, and emotional support to connected persons and kinship carers.Placement Stability: Assess the needs of kinship families, identifying and implementing support packages to ensure long-term placement stability.Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all kinship placements adhere to relevant fostering regulations, national minimum standards, and local authority policies.Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with child care social workers, schools, health professionals, and support groups to advocate for the needs of the kinship family.Candidate RequirementsSpecific Experience: Proven, strong experience working directly within a Local Authority Kinship Support Team as a supervising social worker.Regulatory ..... full job details .....