Overview
ISP Rainham is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker, who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the Foster Parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with Foster Parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements.
Responsibilities
* Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision
* Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards
* To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection
* The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP.
Qualifications
* Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
* Previous experience of children and families social work
* A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications
* Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car
Additional Information
Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. We are committed to a therapeutic approach to fostering and work with a wide range of professionals to support foster parents and the children they look after.
Benefits
Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
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