An established and family-owned fostering provider are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their small team supporting a carer case load across the North East regions – with a particular focus across the south of the region, including areas such as Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton and in particular Sunderland.

This IFA has been graded as “Outstanding” by Ofsted

Overview of role and responsibilities:

• To provide support and supervision to a manageable carer case load – @ 10 carer house holds
• 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

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 to £38,000 + benefits, including BUPA healthcare