Senior Supervising Social Worker
Together Trust, Marshaw, Lancashire
Senior Supervising Social Worker
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Together Trust, Marshaw, Lancashire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: b3ad3f3f4a1d4c40a4002920ea3cb317
Location ref: Marshaw, Lancashire
Full Job Description
- To work in line with current fostering legislation, regulations and guidance relating to the recruitment, assessment, approval, training, support, supervision, and review of foster carers.
- To manage, support and supervise approved Together Trust foster carers.
- To provide ongoing supervision, support, and reviews for foster carers, including facilitating support groups, reflective practice and training where required.
- To receive, process and progress referrals for children and young people, liaising with local authorities and supporting appropriate matching as directed by the Registered Fostering Manager.
- To contribute to the development of a high-quality, flexible, and effective service, taking lead responsibility for agreed areas of service development.
- To develop, facilitate and deliver training for prospective and approved foster carers, and participate in relevant professional development opportunities.
- To deputise at meetings and undertake specific tasks as required by the Registered Fostering Manager.
- To undertake independent and complex assessment work commissioned by external agencies, as directed by the relevant Manager.
- To supervise staff and students as allocated by the Registered Manager.
- To undertake any other duties required to support the ongoing development of the service., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
As one of the we are looking for a dedicated, proactive and experienced Senior Practitioner/Supervising Social Worker, Professional Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW or Social Work Degree). - Registered with Social Work England.
- Relevant experience in fostering in IFA's, local authority, or related social work settings.
- Skills in the assessment, supervision, and support of foster families.
- Ability to work reflectively and continuously develop practice.
- Ability to work within agreed boundaries while exercising professional judgement.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.
- Understanding of social work values and principles.
- Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and perform effectively under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to support change and service development.
- Self-motivated with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
The Together Trust Fostering Service places children with foster families of all shapes and sizes across the North West of England. These foster families provide safe, secure, and caring homes to children and young people., The Together Trust is one of the North West's leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home - whether that is a place to call your own or somewhere to experience feelings of safety, stability, and support. You will be helping children to grow their independence and shape their own story within a supportive, caring home. We are looking to grow the Together Trust's Independent Fostering Agency. If you are looking for an opportunity to join and work for a charity provider, working for a fostering agency where the values and ethos of the not-for-profit sector are embedded, we would very much like to hear from you. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself)., The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will involve regulated activity Organisation Together Trust View profile Registered Charity 501 - 1000 - Annual Leave27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous pension schemeand death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
- Occupational sick payand family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
Direct job link
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