Supervising Social Worker-Fostering post approval-up to £42,620
NonStop Care are working with a well established local authority based in the East Midlands, who are looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering (post approval) Service.
This position offers the opportunity to work from home with only one day a week required in office, allowing you to manage your own caseload & diary, meaning you will create a fantastic work life balance.
This position allows you to work within a local authority that has achieved a Good Ofsted rating, meaning they provide high levels of diligence & aid to those under their care, which will ultimately increase your work satisfaction
Some responsibilities of this role;
1. The recruitment, assessment, approval, support and supervision of foster carers, including connected carers.
2. To prepare and present assessment for the fostering panel including Fostering Network.
3. Assessments, ‘Family and Friends’ assessment, Viability assessment and Foster carers’ annual reviews.
4. To identify placements for children appropriate to their needs and ensure effective management and support plans are in place to support Carers and promote placement stability.
5. The identification, preparation and implementation of training for prospective and approved Carers in accordance with Carers professional development plans.
6. To enable on-going reflective supervision and to provide support to approved Foster carers, both prior, during and after placement to enable Foster Carers to develop their skills and practice.
Benefits:
7. Competitive salary – Up to £42,620 + retention
8. Hybrid working options
9. Low caseloads
10. ASAP Interview/ASAP Start
11. Career progression opportunities
12. Generous golden hello / welcome bonus
13. Access to comprehensive training
Requirements:
14. A degree in Social Work & Social Work England registration
15. A drivers license
16. An up to date DBS check
17. Experience with & knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply to this role, please send your CV to a.halpin@nonstopconsulting.com, asap as shortlisting has already begun.
If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles, please search and connect with me, Adam Halpin, on LinkedIn or give me a call on 02079402100 & use my personal extension: 3354.
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