Contract Details
* Type: Permanent
* Working Hours: Full time
* Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
* Salary: Starting at £44,711 (Level one), rising to £47,754 pro rata for part-time
Location
Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
Introduction
Join Nottingham City Council and enjoy great benefits such as competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and a pension scheme. We foster an inclusive, innovative, and supportive work culture where everyone can excel. If you're passionate about making a difference in Nottingham, we want to hear from you.
* Learn more about our employee benefits here.
About the Role
This position is for an advanced practitioner within the fostering team. Responsibilities include supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure high standards of care for children in our care. You will be involved in recruiting and assessing new foster carers, including completing form F assessments.
The role requires some evening and weekend work, supporting at carer events, support groups, recruitment events, and training sessions.
Supervising social workers provide regular support, build strong relationships with foster families, and ensure they understand children's care plans. You will act as a key contact between the fostering service, foster carers, and children or young people, maintaining regular contact through visits, calls, and other means.
You will support foster carers' training and development, ensuring they meet learning objectives and understand policies and procedures. Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, including safeguarding concerns, is paramount.
You will collaborate with stakeholders such as social workers, local authorities, and other professionals to meet children's needs.
Candidate Requirements
* Social work qualification
* Extensive experience working with children and families
* Fluent English speaking ability (mandatory under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016)
* DBS enhanced check for regulated activity
* Participation in the on-call rota
Find the full job description here.
Additional Information
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. More details are available on the additional information for applicants page.
Contact & Application
For informal enquiries, contact Balbir Sahota at 07971032513 or via email at Balbir.Sahota@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
Apply early as the advert may close before the deadline. Interviews will be scheduled at a later date (TBC).
For technical issues with your application, contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support.
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