Job Title: Supervising Social Worker
Location: Hampshire
Pay Rate: £40,000 FTE
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Children Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Service based in Isle of Wight.
About the Job:
An Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) in Hampshire is hiring a Supervising Social Worker (SSW) for their fostering service. The role involves supervising foster carers, managing safeguarding concerns, and offering both emotional and practical support. It also includes recruiting and assessing new foster carers and delivering training before placements. If this sounds appealing, it could be a great career opportunity to explore.
Responsibilities include:
1. Maintaining Communication: Supervising social workers ensure consistent communication among foster families, social workers, and foster children. They conduct regular home visits, make phone calls, and keep all parties informed throughout the placement.
2. Arranging Support Services: They coordinate additional support for children, such as therapy or learning assistance, whenever necessary.
3. Day-to-Day Assistance: Supporting foster carers with meetings, report writing, and record-keeping. They monitor each child's progress and conduct statutory visits.
4. Facilitating Birth Family Connections: Helping manage and maintain contact between children and their birth families when appropriate, supporting foster carers emotionally.
5. Identifying Training Opportunities: Assessing foster carers’ needs for further training, guiding them to enhance their skills and meet high standards of care.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a degree in Social Work, and have post-qualified experience.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace due to a disability, please contact our team early. We will provide appropriate support. Note: We cannot support applications from residents within the Red or Amber list of the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
Reference Numbers:
BH – 189899
GH – 31477
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