An independent and leading fostering organisation with a therapeutic model / team, providing high quality foster care for children of all ages and abilities, are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to support carers across the Berkshire / surrounding regions.

 Your role is to be the vital link between the agency, placing authorities and their therapeutically trained foster families, ensuring that children achieve their full potential.  Due to the unique nature of this role there is flexibility and an expectation that you manage your time effectively.  You must be self-motivated with the ability to communicate well and work with your team from a distance.

There is currently a small case load in and around the Berkshire region, with a number of families coming through assessment.

A willingness to travel and undertake the occasional Form F assessment would be an advantage.

This role is home based.

You will be / have:

• A qualified Social Worker
• SWE registered
• Significant prior experience of working within children’s services such as LAC or CAMHS
• Fostering experience would be advantageous
• A car driver (a company car is available if required as part of the package)
• Be prepared to travel across the region

There are no out of hours requirements for this role

This is an excellent IFA with a great culture and stable staff team. They offer great working conditions and have an excellent reputation in the fostering market.

Salary is to £42,000 + car allowance, private health care, 10% pension (5% employee / 5% employer contribution after probationary period) and 30 days annual leave + BH

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