Overview
Orange Grove Fostercare Southern Counties registration covers the whole of the South, London, and Essex area. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements.
Key Responsibilities
* Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload to enable a high level of supervision.
* Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
* Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals – including local authorities and stakeholders – to enable full participation in assessment, planning, review, and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection.
Qualifications & Experience
* Full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle.
* Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost met by Orange Grove Fostercare).
* Holds a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
* Previous experience of family placement work and foster care practice, including the assessment of potential foster parents (training and development provided for the right candidate).
* A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation.
* Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high‑quality practice.
* Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and databases.
About Orange Grove
Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships hold the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. We provide a stable platform for growth, nurturing children, supporting foster parents individually, and building strong, positive relationships with local authorities and partners.
Benefits
Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance; 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays; Company Pension; Life Assurance x2; Employee Discount Scheme; Medical Cash Plan & Free Parking.
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