Team - Fostering & Promoting Stability. Base - Either Taw View, Barnstaple (North & Mid) or Follaton House, Totnes (South).
Our Fostering teams are looking for three Supervising Social Workers to oversee the placements of children and young people in Devon.
The following roles are available:
North & Mid Devon- Barnstaple
1 x Full-time - 37 hours per week
1 x Part-time - hours per week FTE)
South Devon – Totnes
1 x Part-time – hours FTE)
As a Supervising Social Worker within our Fostering & Promoting Stability team you will champion high standards of professional social work practice with a sound knowledge in fostering regulations and legal options available to children to be cared for by persons within their network.
Your role will include participating in unannounced visits, annual reviews, quality assurance and you will be confident in assisting in the delivery of training to prospective and existing foster carers.
As a advocate of restorative practice you will encourage a collaborative culture, where opportunities for reflection and learning are supported.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your social work career within a supportive, friendly and experienced team that places children and families at the heart of everything we do.
These roles will have some provision to work from home, which can be discussed at interview.
Skills and Experience
1. A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
2. Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
3. Experience of working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment, with knowledge of fostering regulations
4. A high-level of written and verbal communication skills*
5. The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals
6. Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work
7. Exceptional recording and planning skills
8. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car*
*Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act
Fostering, Supervision & Support in Devon
Our Fostering service plays an integral part in Devon County’s role as a corporate parent by ensuring that all placements for children and young people in Devon are safe, nurturing and thriving. Comprised of three teams, Exeter & East, North & Mid and South, our Fostering Service works with appropriate regard to National Minimum Standards for Fostering, Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, and other relevant legislation to provide support, advice and supervision to foster carers throughout the county.
We're extremely proud of our dedicated and talented workforce within the Fostering Service, and what they are achieving for children and families in Devon. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children and young people by continuing to embed and relational ways of working.
What we can offer you
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:
9. Generous annual leave, & the ability to purchase additional annual leave
10. Ongoing learning and development opportunities
11. Free onsite parking.
12. A confidential Employee Assistance programme and a wide variety of employee well-being services for when you may need some support
13. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home
14. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
15. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme