This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Join us as a Supervising Social Worker at Quarriers shared lives family placement and fostering service!
Are you a qualified social worker looking to take the next step in your career or newly qualified looking to make a lasting impact for some of the most vulnerable people in our society?
This opportunity will allow you to work on a manageable case load meaning more time to really get to know the people we support and strive for the best outcomes.
Your new opportunity
* Assessing and supervising carers and supporting children, young people and adults in their homes.
* Actively involved in the recruitment of carers and the co-ordination and delivering of service training, for both Quarriers Shared Lives Family Placement Service and Quarriers Fostering Service Carers.
* Contributing to the overall work of the Quarriers Shared Lives Family Placement Service and Quarriers Fostering Service.
* Working with key partners in other agencies.
* Facilitate matching and introductions.
* Lead on the co-ordination of the identified training needs of all carers.
* Involved and contribute to policy development.
* Attend family placement panels.
Working pattern: This is a full-time role offering 35 hours per week, primarily based in our Glasgow Regional office located in Springburn. There will be travelling required for visits and panel meetings, this means the successful candidate will need to have a full UK driving licence with daily access to your own vehicle.
What you will need to bring to the role
* Qualified Social Worker.
* Desirable practice teacher/link worker.
* Registered with SSSC.
* Knowledge of and/or experience in Family Placement (Adult Placement & Fostering).
* Knowledge of Disability issues, particularly as they affect social care.
* Ability to work as part of a team and with other agencies.
What’s in it for you?
* Family friendly working policies and procedures.
* HSF Health Cash Plans.
* 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
* £500 refer a friend scheme (t&c’s apply).
* Life Assurance Benefit.
* Registered with Concert for Carers.
* Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Christmas saving scheme.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
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