Senior Social Work Practitioner

2 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom HCRG Staffing Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our team at HCRG Staffing. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional supervision to a caseload of approved foster carers, promoting the safe care and development of looked-after children.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide regular supervision to foster carers, ensuring they receive the support and guidance needed to provide high-quality care.
  2. Conduct assessments of new foster carer applicants, completing reports within expected timescales and presenting them to the IFA Fostering Panel for approval.
  3. Work closely with the Assistant Team Manager and Carer Recruitment & Retention Manager to deliver comprehensive training programs for foster carers.
  4. Facilitate support groups for foster carers and their children, as well as attend carer retention activities and events.
  5. Attend social/celebration events for in-house foster carers and Brighter Futures for Children's Children Looked After and Care Leavers.
  6. Maintain up-to-date case recording on carers' files and other records, adhering to fostering regulations and practice standards.

Requirements:

  • Professional Social Work qualification (CQSW, CSW, DipSW, BA, MA or equivalent).
  • Social Work England registration.
  • Appropriate Post Qualifying Moderated Training e.g., PQ Level 1 or 2 / Consolidation or Specialist / Practice Teacher of Enabling Learning or equivalent is desirable.
  • Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current childcare legislation, regulations, and statutory guidance.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of Fostering legislation, regulations, National Minimum Standards and best practice guidance.
  • Understanding of the assessment process for foster carers.
  • Computer literate with good keyboard skills.

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum



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