Supervising Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Empower Family Group Full time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker

Empower Family Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our team in Somerset, covering the Southwest Area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Recruit, assess, and monitor the suitability of Foster Carers.
  • Support Foster Carers to evidence their competence against training standards.
  • Provide and record regular supervision in line with the agency's operational standards.
  • Undertake support visits and contribute to Foster Carer Annual Reviews within required timescales.
  • Ensure that Foster Carers have an accurate and up-to-date Foster Care Agreement.
  • Identify learning and development needs and undertake initial visits and carer assessments.
  • Attend meetings to support Foster Carers, children, and young people, and assist in the delivery of training.
  • Participate in the out-of-hours duty system on a rota basis.
Requirements:
  • CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, or BA in Social Work.
  • Experience of working with children and families.
  • A knowledge of legislation relevant to children and families.
  • Ability to work under pressure with competing demands and demonstrate initiative and self-reliance.
  • Flexible approach to providing effective support to Foster Carers.
  • Commitment to personal self-development and training.
  • Excellent assessment and analytical skills, proficient communication skills, and exceptional time management skills.
  • Professional organisation and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Benefits:
  • 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
  • On-call allowance of £35 per day.
  • Blue Light Discount Card.
  • Discretionary salary sacrifice vehicles.


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