* What a package
An exciting opportunity to join an ever-expanding Walsall-based agency based covering the West Midlands as a Social Work England registered, Supervising Social Worker.
See below the impressive package Ikon offer:
· Capped caseloads with a gradual increase up to 12 fostering households
· Formal induction and comprehensive and varied training provided
· Option to develop role through training and/or progress through the agency with a number of lead role opportunities
· Supportive and experienced management team within a family-run agency
· Ofsted rated "Good" in December 2022. Ofsted identified "Staff talk positively about working for the agency and welcome the support they receive from the managers. This level of support has contributed to high staff retention, and the stability of the staff team is a strength of the agency".
· Hybrid working arrangements to offer flexibility to our staff
· Any extra hours completed over contracted hours can be claimed back and used as time off in lieu; this ensures staff have a good work life balance.
· Comprehensive Health care cover (including dental and optical cover, access to GP appointments, mental health support and cancer treatment to name a few) is provided
· Free eye tests
· Access to an Employee Assistance Platform that provides access to advice and support 24/7
· Store discounts available
· Time off during Christmas in addition to annual leave (Office closes during Christmas)
· Sick pay in-line with company policy
· Attractive salary and an option of completing paid Form F assessments and/or other paid training
· Company Pension
· On-site parking
· Mileage given at 45p/mile
· Support, advice and guidance with caseload from resident psychotherapist.
Schedule:
* Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
Main Areas of Responsibilities
* To provide regular support via telephone and supervisory visits to foster carers including occasional unannounced visits which are all recorded.
* To monitor and review the suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.
* To undertake Form F assessments of potential foster carers and annual foster carer home reviews and present these to the fostering panel.
* To monitor and ensure children/young people and their families are provided with foster care services that reflect their assessed needs and value diversity and promote equality.
* To liaise with the Local Authority Social Worker to obtain all relevant documentation as soon as the placement commences.
* To facilitate, encourage and support contact as agreed in the care plan.
* Ensure that the protection of children and the promotion of their welfare are given absolute priority in all activities and that critical incidents/allegations are recorded, investigated and acted upon appropriately and in keeping with Ikon's and relevant local authority child protection procedures.
* To ensure the necessary Risk Assessments and Placement Pans are completed and periodically updated and recorded on the file.
* To ensure that children/young people's opinions and those significant others are sought over all issues which are likely to affect their daily life and their future and are aware of how to raise any concerns or complaints.
* To support foster carers in preparing children and young people for independent or semi-independent living.
* To ensure that carers fully understand the task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedure.
* To take responsibility for own professional development, supervision, appraisal and training.
* To ensure that each carer accepts, understands and operates within Ikons policy and guidance.
* To ensure that placement agreements and comprehensive case recordings are maintained for children/young people and the foster carers.
* To undertake direct work and assessment of child/young person and foster carers according to identified needs.
* To work in partnership in a team using parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contribution to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.
* To attend and contribute to Team meetings on a regular basis.
* To ensure confidentiality.
* Take part in both office duty and out of hours duty which will be agreed in relation to staff availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* Free flu jabs
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
* Work from home
Licence/Certification:
* SWE registration (required)
Work Location: In person