Senior Supervising Social Worker - West Midlands
Salary up to £42,479 depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team and a growing fostering service in our West Midlands region where you will be able to contribute to achieving positive results for young people.
Key aspects of the Role:
1. Supervision of support workers and social workers.
2. Deputising where appropriate for the Fostering Manager.
3. Responsibility for carer and staff learning and development, events and activities.
Applicants should have:
·CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work or equivalent professional qualification, and registration with Social Work England (SWE)
· Post-qualification experience of direct work with Looked After Children/ young people and their families.
· Significant experience of working in fostering or adoption, including direct experience of carrying out Form F assessments.
· Experience of supervising staff.
· Knowledge of relevant child care legislation.
·Knowledge of Care Standards Act 2000, Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and the National Minimum Standards.
·Flexibility to work occasionally at weekends and in the evening.
·Willingness to participate in the on call rota.
·Ability to travel independently to all areas required by job responsibilities.
In return we offer:
4. Salary up to £42,479 depending on experience
5. Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
6. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
7. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
8. Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy.
9. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
10. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
11. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
12. Cycle to work scheme.
13. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
14. Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
15. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
16. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.