Supervising Social Worker

The organisation is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team. They are a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures.

They are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to provide support to Foster Carers throughout the North West. Reporting into the Ellesmere Port Office rated 'Good’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to carers and children.

The Supervising Social Worker’s days are varied and interesting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting foster carers, holding realistic caseloads and be able to provide high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention.

The Supervising Social Worker will be working within a Trauma informed practice model where they can support and follow therapeutic practice.

You will have the opportunity to complete Form F Assessments, be part of the Children & Young people’s participation and strategy events and be part of the out of hours service where you will support foster carers on a rota basis.

?The leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare sector. Not only do they source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but they also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re gettingthe most out of your career. They know how important it is that they look after you, so you can look after the foster carers and children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons they were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and YoungPeople Awards 2021. ?

Their young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, they are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation and leadingindependent fostering agency.

?For newly qualified social workers, the Supervising Social Worker will have access to the ASYE programme, formal CHARMS training as well as access to their peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist. You will have opportunitiesto integrate with clinical, education and residential services. They also like to promote from within so you will have access to career progression opportunities.

?**About the organisation**

??The organisation is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.

They are committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for the crucial role they take on when they become part of their fostering family.

**The Team**

They are team of 12 which is growing. They have a dedicated and professional team with years of expertise working with CIC and Local Authorities. In addition to their permanent members of staff, they also have independent workers and panel members. ?Theyoffer fostering and foster care services in Liverpool, Lancashire and surrounding areas, including Southport, Preston, Blackpool, St. Annes, Morecambe, Lancaster, Wigan, Chorley, and Warrington. Also, in the Merseyside area including Runcorn, Widnes, Wirral,Knowsley, and St. Helens.

?**Hours ?**
- Full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am - 16:30pm
- You will be expected to be in the office as a minimum of 1 day per week
- The role is full time over 5 days per week

?**Benefits**
- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance?
- £4,500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary) ?
- On-going training and learning through the Learning & Development Team??
- They are committed to your development - they hold a Gold Investors in People Award?
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme?
- Perk Box High Street Discounts?
- Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers?
- Employee Support Programmes ?
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) ?
- Refer a friend bonus scheme?
- Long service and recognition scheme

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**Requirements ?**
- Good written and IT skills
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers?
- Able to actively listen to others
- Formal Social Work Qualification
- Valid Driving Licence
- Have the Right to Work in the UK

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.

**HOW TO APPLY**

JOB REF: AWDO-P9649

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