Overview
Location: Unnamed, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. Salary starts from £40,000 plus allowances, including an essential car user allowance. Benefits include private healthcare and a staff rewards and recognition scheme.
Job title
Experienced Supervising Social Worker - Midlands Caseload
About the employer
An Ofsted rated "Good Provider" not-for-profit independent fostering agency seeking a passionate and experienced Supervising Social Worker to supervise and support a caseload predominantly across the Midlands.
Responsibilities
* Supervise an allocated caseload of up to 12 foster families in line with national and agency standards and procedures.
* Visit all foster families with a placement at least monthly, with more regular visits for new placements as agreed.
* Work as part of the team around the child to manage support for foster placements, aligning with children\'s needs and foster families\' capabilities.
* Undertake social work duty in support of existing and new foster placements, including participating in out-of-hours and daytime duty rotas.
* Complete necessary assessment and review work, including Form F assessments (desirable), annual reviews, and risk assessments to a high standard and on time.
* Support recruitment and retention of foster families and participate in training activities with foster parents and therapeutic support groups.
* Engage with social work supervision, attend practice, clinical, and staff meetings, and participate in professional development activities.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Relevant social work qualifications and commitment to professional excellence, upholding Social Work England standards of proficiency.
* Experience within an Independent Fostering Agency or similar setting; over a year\'s experience in a Supervising Social Worker role within an IFA is desirable.
* Full driving licence is essential.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary from £40,000 per year plus allowances
* Essential car user allowance
* Private healthcare
* Staff rewards and recognition scheme
Referral and Apply
Refer a candidate and earn a £300 referral bonus if they are successfully placed. To discuss this vacancy in more detail or hear about similar opportunities please contact Ethan Proud via mobile: 07384481925
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