Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team
Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team
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Job Title: Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team
Location:Wolverhampton
Pay Rate:per annum
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting a Supervising Social Worker on behalf of its clients Fostering Team based in Wolverhampton.
As a Supervising Social Worker youll play a vital role in delivering an outstanding fostering service that champions the outcomes of the Every Child Matters framework. Youll support and supervise foster carers manage your own caseload and ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding for looked-after children.
What will your responsibilities be
Supporting Foster Carers
- Recruit assess and support foster carers to ensure they provide safe loving and enriching homes.
- Deliver regular supervision guidance and training to foster carers.
- Help carers meet their development goals and achieve their Training Support & Development Standards.
Championing Childrens Wellbeing
- Attend placement planning meetings and contribute to care plans.
- Ensure childrens voices are heard and their needs are met.
- Support transitions to independence and contribute to Pathway Plans.
Ensuring Quality and Compliance
- Complete assessments reviews and statutory checks in line with regulations.
- Maintain accurate records and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns.
- Present reports to the Fostering Panel and ensure all documentation is up to date.
Collaborating and Advocating
- Work closely with local authorities schools health professionals and other stakeholders.
- Participate in support groups forums and social events for carers and children.
- Promote the agencys values and uphold its strong reputation.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have
- A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Experience in fostering or childrens services.
- Strong communication assessment and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
BH - 191965
GH - 32359
Employment Type
Full-Time
