£41,511 - £47,754 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Social Care Jobs
Berkshire, Wokingham, United Kingdom, RG40
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Job Description
Supervising Social Worker, Family Placement Fostering Team
Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £41,511 - £47,754 per annum (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hours: 37 hours per week
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 06/04/2025 at 23:00
Reference: 713127
Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Supervising Social Worker to join our Family Placement Team. This role involves working within a supportive and dynamic environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure placement stability and permanence for children.
Main Responsibilities
* Supervision and support of foster carers
* Presentation of annual reviews to Fostering Panel
* Running monthly support groups
* Supporting complex placements
* Identifying and training foster carers
* Contributing to matching and long-term placement decisions
* Participating in out-of-hours rota as an Out of Hours Supervising Social Worker
* Engaging in team duty systems and care planning meetings
* Providing high support and challenge to foster carers
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be Social Work qualified, SWE registered, with experience in assessments and report writing. They should understand statutory duties of Children's Services and be committed to ongoing professional development.
What We Offer
* Salary: £41,511 - £47,754 per annum (plus Market Supplement)
* Annual leave: 28 days, increasing to 33 days with service
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Discounts and professional development opportunities
Additional Information
For an informal discussion, contact Holli Blackburn or Alix Williams. The closing date is 6th April 2025 at 11pm, with interviews scheduled for 22nd April at our Wokingham offices. We review applications daily and may close the advert early. Successful candidates must pass pre-employment checks, including DBS.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
How to Apply
Apply online via the provided link. CVs alone are not accepted without a completed application form.
For further information, see the Family Placement Team Job Description.
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