About Kibble Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities. When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life. Main Duties: The Family Placement Supervisor will be responsible for: Providing an appropriate level of advice, guidance and support to carers and staff, both informally and formally. Liaising with parents, families and other agencies involved in the care of the children and young people using the service, informing them of progress and decisions affecting the young person. Actively developing the service whilst maintaining links and partnership working within and out with other Kibble Services. Maintaining appropriate systems and structures for the service including risk management and auditing of documentation to ensure high quality outcomes for the children and young people and the organisation. Deputising for the Operations Manager, as necessary. Maintaining own continuing professional development, both through opportunities offered by Kibble and by using own resources and initiative. Undertaking any other reasonable duties as may be delegated by Kibble’s management from time to time. Conducting initial assessments, BAAF/Adult Carer Assessments, facilitation of ‘Skills to Care’ preparation training for carers and training to existing carers. Presentation of BAAF/Adult Carer Reports to Kibble’s Panel. Maintain an awareness of health and safety at work and to operate a safe working environment for self and others. Participation in the out of hour’s on-call and duty rotas. Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Operations Manager or other senior members of staff. Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience Possession of the BA Hons Social Work/CQSW/DipSW/CSS is essential. Current registration with the SSSC. Three years’ experience of working with children or young people with complex needs within a range of settings including fostering with previous supervisory, linking and/or mentoring experience. Knowledge of child development, childcare legislation and relevant legislation as well as related codes of practice/regulations are essential. Build trusting relationships with children, young people, carers and staff. Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills are essential whilst to working as part of a professional team. Experience of motivating and leading others. Possession of a Practice Teaching Award and/or Certificate in Child Protection and / or management experience is desirable. Represent Kibble professionally with external agencies, including all relevant meetings. Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport. Commitment to continuing Professional Development and to provide an up to date PRTL record. Previous experience of working with Foster Carers is essential, within Residential or Community based Services is desirable. Please select the s1jobs apply button to be redirected to our website.