Senior Fostering Social Worker
24 hours ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our team as a Supervising Social Worker within our Integrated Services Programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to collaborative working with foster parents and other professionals.
The ideal candidate will have a recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent, previous experience in children and families social work, and experience of working in a therapeutic model of child care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to foster parents within a realistic caseload
- Offer regular supervision to allocated foster parents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to ensure safeguarding and child protection
About the Role
The successful candidate will be based at our Albourne location and will receive a competitive salary of up to £36,000 per annum.
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster parents and promoting the well-being of looked-after children.
In return, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- A comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and publications
- Excellent report writing skills
- A full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car
Benefits Package
You will also benefit from our company pension scheme, life assurance x2, employee discount scheme, medical cash plan, 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, and a £3,000 car allowance.
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