Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Supervising Social Worker
Specialism: Fostering Team
Location: Croydon, Greater London
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time, 3 Months (36 Hours per Week)

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Enjoy the variety and flexibility of locum work, helping you maintain an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive pay: Earn £37.52 per hour, recognising your expertise and dedication.
• Professional development: Access Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Diverse experience: Broaden your expertise by working within a dynamic fostering service and expanding your professional network.
• Supportive environment: Join a collaborative team focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and foster families.

What you will do:

• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to foster carers, promoting high-quality care for children and young people.
• Undertake fostering assessments, annual reviews, and statutory visits in accordance with fostering regulations and national standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children in care.
• Deliver training, advice, and ongoing support to foster carers, strengthening their skills and confidence.
• Manage a diverse caseload while maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential records in line with statutory requirements.
• Advocate for the welfare, safety, and development of looked after children, ensuring their voices remain central to care planning.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within fostering services or children's social care.
• Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Excellent assessment, report writing, and case management skills.
• Strong communication, organisational, and partnership-working abilities.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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