Child Welfare and Family Support Manager

20 hours ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Caritas Care Full time
Foster Care Specialist – North West England

Join our dedicated team of social workers at Caritas Care in Preston, Lancashire, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

This challenging yet rewarding role involves supervising and supporting a caseload of fostering families and children, ensuring they receive the highest quality care and support.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

  • Recruiting, training, and assessing prospective foster carers
  • Providing regular supervision and support to foster carers and children
  • Coordinating with other professionals and agencies to deliver comprehensive support services

**Salary Information:** The salary for this role is £33,587 - £37,996 per annum (pro rata for part-time) or £43,325 for a full-time equivalent.

About the Job: We value our employees' well-being with access to Employee Assistance Programs, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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