Supervising Social Worker

4 hours ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Sheldon Phillips Ltd Full time

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Croydon

Role: Supervising Social Worker
Location: Croydon
Team: Fostering
Pay: up to £38.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
OFSTED: Good
In the office: Hybrid

Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker with a passion for fostering? Croydon Council is looking for enthusiastic professionals to join their Fostering service as Supervising Social Workers. This is a fantastic opportunity to support foster carers and make a lasting impact on the lives of children in care.

Benefits:

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of office-based and remote work
  • A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and foster families

Role Overview:

  • Supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure they provide high-quality care to children and young people
  • Conducting regular visits and assessments to monitor the well-being of children in foster placements
  • Providing training, guidance, and resources to foster carers to help them meet the needs of children in their care
  • Working closely with social work teams and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for both children and foster carers
  • Participating in the matching process to find the best possible placements for children
  • Preparing detailed reports, attending meetings, and contributing to fostering panel discussions when necessary

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
  • Proven experience in fostering or a related area within children's services
  • Strong assessment, support, and report-writing skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on building positive relationships with foster carers
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a diverse caseload
  • A commitment to improving outcomes for children and ensuring high standards of care

About Croydon Council: Croydon Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to its diverse community. The Fostering service plays a vital role in ensuring that children in care receive the love and support they need to thrive. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to supporting foster carers and promoting positive outcomes for children.

Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard. Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially.

Our success comes from making your job search our top priority.

Interested in learning more about the Supervising Social Worker role in Croydon? Contact Rhys Rafferty at (phone number removed).

Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).


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