Overview
Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team, in a permanent full-time role for Fostering Innovations based in Uxbridge, London. Salary up to £38,000 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with placing authorities and other professional services to ensure a child’s care plan is followed through.
* Undertake annual foster carer reviews and present these to the fostering panel in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Manage a caseload of approved and registered foster carers.
* Provide placement reports at a frequency in line with Fostering Innovations practice and agreed with the placing authority.
* Keep appropriate records of all work undertaken in accordance with regulations and Fostering Innovations policy.
* Attend supervision, team meetings and staff days.
* Obtain and review feedback from foster carers regularly.
* Report any concerns to the Fostering Manager.
* Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training for foster carers.
* Participate in carers team meetings and workshops.
* Continue in your own professional development and respond to team and organisational developments as required.
* Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations.
Requirements
* A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Social Work England registered.
Contact
This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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