Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

As a Supervising Social Worker within our Fostering Service, you will:

• Assess, support, and supervise foster carers, including those caring for children within kinship arrangements.
• Promote the importance of strong support networks, encouraging carers to access both local authority and external services.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of trauma, loss, separation, and child development, and their impact on children and families.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals and attend key meetings to ensure children's needs are met.
• Bring a trauma-informed, solution-focused approach to complex situations, maintaining a child-centred focus.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies for foster carers.
• Facilitate reflective discussions with foster carers and support their personal development plans.
• Deliver training and contribute to the enhanced training pathway.
• Complete paperwork for fostering panel and other statutory meetings and processes in a timely manner, to an exceptional standard.
What We Offer
• A balanced caseload and a supportive working environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Monthly supervision
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities., This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, innovative authority that is shaping the future of fostering. You'll join a collaborative team committed to supporting kinship carers and improving outcomes for children.
  
  We are seeking passionate and experienced Supervising Social Workers to join our dedicated team, focusing on supporting kinship and mainstream foster carers who provide loving homes for children., Social Work England registered practitioner.
• Significant social work experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation including The Fostering Services Regulations & National Minimum Standards (2011).
• Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations, abiding by social work values and practice.
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Proficient in case recording and formal report preparation.
• Committed to achieving the best outcomes for children., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
  
  We are offering a competitive salary of £35,412- £42,839 (pro rata) + 7% attraction and retention payment paid monthly, along with an extensive benefits package, details of which can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.