Supervising Social Worker (SSW) within the Fostering sector required in Basildon, Essex. This is a full time opportunity, offering an immediate start.
You will be responsible for the recruitment, assessment, supervision and development of your team within the fostering sector.
Main duties & responsibilities:
* Regular supervision visits
* Maintenance of full recording of contacts and visits
* To advise and liaise with your team
* Take account of cultural, ethnic, linguistic backgrounds and religious persuasions
* Attend statutory reviews
* Ensure that statutory Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards are adhered to
* Attend team meetings
Ideally we are looking for a candidate with the relevant professional qualification in social work - CQSW, CSS, DipSW, BA in Social Work, together with valid Social Work England registration plus at least two years post qualification experience.
You will need to have:
* An understanding of fostering and the needs of looked after children
* Knowledge of child care legislation
* Sound knowledge of fostering legislation and practice
* A good knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
Due to the nature of this opportunity, out of hours and a on-call rota will be necessary