Supervising Social Worker

Salary of up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) per annum
based on a full time - 40 hours per week
contract. 

Due to expansion within the business we are looking
for an additional Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic,
patient and reliable to join our team in Somerset, covering the
Southwest Area. 

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 agency's
  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. 
  

What
we are looking for from you:

• CQSW,
  Diploma in Social Work or BA in Social Work.
  
  
• Experience
  of working with children and families.
  


• A
  knowledge of legislation's relevant to children and
  families. 
  
• 
  Be
  able to work under pressure with competing demands.
  
• Demonstrate
  initiative and self-reliance. 
  


• Flexible
  approach to providing effective support to Foster Carers. 
  
• A
  commitment to personal self-development 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 including Bank Holidays
  
  
• On
  Call Allowance - £35 per day
  
• Blue
  Light Discount Card
  
• Discretionary Salary
  Sacrifice vehicles