Fostering Social Worker Position

9 hours ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our Polaris Community team in Watford. As a key member of our Thames Valley team, you will play a vital role in supporting our foster parents and young people within the Watford and Milton Keynes area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
  • Monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.
  • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
  • Work collaboratively with the foster family, child's network, and Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care.
Requirements
  • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
  • Able to produce high-quality report writing.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
  • Willingness to travel extensively and occasional overnight stays.
  • Full driving licence.
Benefits and Compensation

You will be rewarded with an estimated salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. Other benefits include:

  • £2,000 Car Allowance
  • 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan


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