Job Title: Supervising Social Worker
Location: Blackburn
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Sunbeam Fostering (Northwest) is an independent fostering agency whose mission is to support foster families across the North West region with a therapeutic and innovative approach.
With an experienced management team, Sunbeam Fostering (Northwest) aims to cater to the local area of Blackburn and surrounding areas.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join the team in Blackburn.
What the role includes:
* To ensure that children's care plans & agreements between foster carers, other agencies & Sunbeam appertaining to a placement are complete and adhered to
* Attending fostering panels to present assessment & review reports on behalf of the agency
* To undertake the statutory role of a Supervising Social Worker – including to recruit, assess, train, supervise & support post-placement a number of Sunbeam Foster Carers in line with agency policy & procedures
* To ensure a clear & consistent focus on safeguarding of children & young people
Requirements
* Social Work England Registration
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Sunbeam Fostering (NorthWest) Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We know that we must have the most talented employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our children and young people. We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for all children and young persons. Please note as part of our safeguarding and recruitment procedures, all applicants would be subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check as appropriate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £36,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Right to Work Status
* Do you have a full UK drivers licence & access to a car?
Work Location: In person