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Job Title: (Senior) Supervising Social Worker
Location: Remote, Covering West Midlands
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £42,000 - £46,000
We are a working with an 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.
This role is remote, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and retain a healthy work/life balance.
The Supervising Social Worker will take on a (current) small caseload of 6 Foster carers based in the West Midlands.
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.
Benefits:
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Career Development - We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles.
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Competitive Salary
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Well-being – Access to therapeutic well-being sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
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Bonuses – receive up to 5% salary yearly growth bonus
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Increased Holiday - 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Key Responsibilities:
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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.
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Reviews: Regularly review and monitor the progress and wellbeing of children in placement.
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Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure all fostering activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and agency policies. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
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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.
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Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and activities, ensuring confidentiality and data protection protocols are followed.
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Form F Assessments
Qualifications and Experience:
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Social Work Qualification: Degree or equivalent in Social Work, with current registration with Social Work England.
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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.
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Skills: Excellent communication, assessment, and report writing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational and time management abilities.
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Driving License: Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
If this sounds like something that would be of interest, please apply and we'll be in touch with further details
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