Are you a passionate and experienced social worker ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join our team and help us deliver exceptional support to foster carers, children, and young people.
Due to expansion within the business we are looking for an additional Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic, patient and reliable to join our team in Somerset, covering the Southwest Area.
About Us
Empower Fostering is a family-run fostering agency based in Taunton, Somerset, proudly founded by Foster Carers, for Foster Carers. Our vision is rooted in providing high-quality training, flexible and dedicated support, and a child- and carer-focused service delivered by experienced professionals. We advocate passionately for our carers, children, and young people, placing their wellbeing and development at the heart of everything we do. We place relationships at the heart of our practice and are committed to building a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration. Empower Fostering is part of Empower Family Group, giving our carers and staff access to a wider network of resources and support that many other agencies cannot offer.
Responsibilities
* Recruit, assess and monitor the suitability of Foster Carers.
* Support Foster Carers to evidence their competence against training standards.
* Provide and record regular supervision in line with the agency's operational standards.
* Undertake support visits.
* Contribute to Foster Carer Annual Reviews within required timescales.
* Ensure that the Foster Carers have an accurate and up to date Foster Care Agreement.
* Identify learning and development needs.
* Undertake initial visits and carer assessments.
* Attend meetings to support Foster Carers, children and young people.
* Assist in the delivery of training.
* Out of Hours duty system on a rota basis – £35 per day.
What We Are Looking For
* CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or BA in Social Work.
* Experience of working with children and families.
* A knowledge of legislation's relevant to children and families.
* Be able to work under pressure with competing demands.
* Demonstrate initiative and self-reliance.
* Flexible approach to providing effective support to Foster Carers.
* A commitment to personal self-development and training.
* Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
* Proficient communication skills.
* Exceptional time management skills.
* Professional organisation.
* Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
* CQSW, Diploma in Social Work or BA in Social Work (Essential).
* Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car with business insurance (Essential).
* Relevant Post Qualifying Awards (Desirable).
Benefits
* 28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays.
* On Call Allowance – £35 per day.
* Blue Light Discount Card.
* Discretionary Salary Sacrifice vehicles.
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