Supervising Social Worker

Salary of up to 39000 per annum based on a full time 40 hours per week contract.

There are many roles and responsibilities of a Supervising Social Worker:

• 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 agencys operational standards.
  
• Undertake support visits.
  
• Contribute to Foster Carer Annual Reviews within required timescales.
  
• Ensure that the Foster Carers have an accurate and up to date Foster Care Agreement
  
• Identify learning and development needs
  
• Undertake initial visits and carer assessments
  
• Attend meetings to support Foster Carers children and young people.
  
• Assist in the delivery of training.
  
• Out of Hours duty system on a rota basis 35 per day.
  

• CQSW Diploma in Social Work or BA in Social Work.
  
• Experience of working with children and families.
  
• A knowledge of legislations relevant to children and families.
  
• Be able to work under pressure with competing demands.
  
• Demonstrate initiative and selfreliance.
  
• Flexible approach to providing effective support to Foster Carers.
  
• A commitment to personal selfdevelopment and training.
  
• Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
  
• Proficient communication skills.
  
• Exceptional time management skills.
  
• Professional organisation.
  
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• CQSW Diploma in Social Work or BA in Social Work (Essential)
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car with business insurance (Essential)
  
• Relevant Post Qualifying Awards (Desirable)
  

Benefits

• 28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
  
• Length of service rewards giving you the opportunity to have more paid holiday
  
• Day off for your Birthday
  
• On Call Allowance 35 per day
  
• Blue Light Discount Card
  
• Discretionary Salary Sacrifice vehicles