Supervising Social Worker

£40,000 + benefits

An established and family-owned fostering provider are looking for a home based Supervising Social Worker to join their small team supporting a carer case load across mid Devon and into Somerset regions. The case load is low at 8 carers.

 

Overview of role and responsibilities:

 

  • To provide support and supervision to a manageable carer case load
  • To work closely with any agencies and all staff to match children to families
  • To attend and produce reports for fostering panel meetings as necessary.
  • To carry out an annual review of Foster families
  • To support and attend a foster carer support group as needed.
  • To exercise an understanding of the customs, traditions, culture and religions when dealing with children and foster families.
  • To contribute to the development of the fostering service, to meet unmet needs and the demands faced by new legislation.
  • To act, if required, as a member of Foster Care panel
  • Be willing to work flexibly including evening and weekend work, when required, within the duty rota system or in emergencies.

 

You will be / have:

 

  • A qualified social worker
  • SWE registration
  • Prior experience of working across children’s services
  • Prior experience of working within a fostering team / IFA – ideal not essential
  • A car owner / driver
  • Be prepared to travel across the regions

 

Salary is £40,000 + bonus scheme + benefits and mileage at 45ppm.

 

This IFA is an excellent and supportive employer with a positive culture and allows for home based working.

 

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