We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our small and friendly Independent Fostering Agency. Based in Nottingham, Hope Fostering Services takes pride in its commitment to improving the lives of young people.
Responsibilities
The supervising social worker (SSW) will be responsible for supervising, managing, supporting, developing, recruiting, and retaining foster parents. The SSW will provide foster parents with a high level of support, enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and young people placed with Hope Fostering.
Qualifications & Experience
* Three years post-qualification experience in a child care work team working in the areas of Family Support, Child Protection, and Looked After Children or Fostering and Adoption
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and procedures, and the ability to use them
* Knowledge of social work methodologies and ability to use them
* Communication and presentation skills sufficient to convey convincing argument, both orally and in reports, to a high standard
* Ability to evaluate and reflect on own practice, and within written reports and ongoing recording.
* Ability to form and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues within the agency and in other organisations
* Ability to develop and maintain professional, supportive relationships with a range of Foster Carers and their families
* Ability to prioritise and organise work and set out work to clear objectives
* A full driving licence
* To work as a team member, contributing to overall effectiveness by sharing knowledge, information, and skills
* Evidence of relevant ongoing post-qualifying training
* Experience working with a diverse service user group
* Knowledge of IT systems and applications for child care teamwork.