Thames Valley Foster Care Specialist

1 day ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our Thames Valley team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting foster parents and young people within the region. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that foster families provide a safe, healthy, nurturing, and learning environment for children and young people.

The successful candidate will work closely with foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. This includes providing regular supervision, monitoring the continued suitability and competence of foster parents, and ensuring they fully understand their responsibilities and expectations. Additionally, you will work in partnership with other professionals to identify any needs within the foster family and contribute to relevant meetings and tasks.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Social Worker who can demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. You must have a strong ability to produce high-quality report writing, excellent communication skills, and confidence when working with children and young people in sometimes stressful situations.

A full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, including occasional nights away, is essential. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional fostering services and making a positive difference in the lives of looked-after children, we would like to hear from you.

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