Home-based Fostering Supervising Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Blyth Northumberland, United Kingdom TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust) Full time

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Salary:£41,208 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance
Contract:Permanent
Homebased -We are interested in applicants located inNottinghamshire, Central and South Derbyshire orNorth Leicestershire. Applicants will berequired to travel across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshirefor home visits to support carers and children. Travel is also required to attend staff meetings and team away days in Northamptonshire and other parts of the East Midlands.
As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACTinvests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and childdevelopment.This means that we have been able to investin uniqueprojects likeTACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expandingTACT Education Serviceand our new Health Service.TACT achieved 16th placein theUK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT East Midlands, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT,apply now.
An appropriate social work qualification
Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
~31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays.
~ Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
~ Family friendly policies.
~ Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
~ Help at Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses).
~ An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
~ Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
~ Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
~ Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearanceis required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date:Sunday, 12th January 2025
Interview Date:Monday, 20th January 2025(via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyones business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies.



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