Start a rewarding career with The Fostering Company. We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our team in Killingworth, Newcastle. The Fostering Company is part of the Five Rivers Child Care Group, a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children's futures.
We are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to provide support to our Foster Carers throughout the Northeast. Reporting into the office rated 'Good' by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to carers and children.
Our Supervising Social Worker's days are varied and interesting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our foster carers, holding realistic caseloads and providing a high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention.
You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow therapeutic practice.
You will have the opportunity to complete Form F Assessments, participate in our Children & Young People's participation and strategy events, and support our foster carers on a rota basis in our out-of-hours service.
Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare sector. Not only do we source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you're getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the foster carers and children who need you.
Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading independent fostering agency.
You will have access to formal CHARMS training as well as access to our peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist. You will have opportunities to integrate with our clinical, educational and residential services. We also like to promote from within so you will have access to career progression opportunities.
About Five Rivers
The Fostering Company is a subsidiary of Five Rivers Child Care we are a Social Enterprise who have been turning children's lives around since 1989.
We're committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for the crucial role they take on when they become part of the Five Rivers fostering family.
Hours
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am – 16:30pm
The role is full-time over 5 days per week.
Why The Fostering Company?
25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance
£4500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
Blue Light Card
Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
Employee Support Programmes
Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Long service and recognition scheme
Requirements
Good written and IT skills.
Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
Able to actively listen to others.
Formal Social Work Qualification
Valid Driving Licence
Have the Right to Work in the UK
If you have experience working within Fostering or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you
Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on option 2) for more information.
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.