Supervising Social Worker

A Local authority is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to carry a caseload of foster carers around the Lancashire area. This role is partially home-based and a full-time position.

The ideal Social Worker will have Fostering experience, and this is a great chance to have a great work life balance and manageable caseload with a well-thought of organisation that is known for investing in their staff CPD with good training & development opportunities.

Benefits for you as a Supervising Social Worker:

- Excellent training and development opportunities

- A fantastic supportive team

- 26 days of annual leave + bank holidays (can purchase more and base leave rises with HHHHH service)

- Home working allowance

- A good work life balance

- A competitive Pension Scheme

- Other fantastic benefits

Your responsibilities as a Supervising Social Worker:

- Supervising managing a caseload of foster carers

- Working in an out of hours rota

- Recruiting & Assessing prospective new carers

- Supporting foster carers

- Organising training for carers

Requirements of you as a Supervising Social Worker:

- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)

- Registered with the English Social Services Council (ESSC)

- Experience of working within a Fostering service or a closely linked Children's Social Work CCCCCCteam

- An excellent working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and CCCCCCframeworks relevant to Children Social Care and Fostering

Location: Lancashire

Salary: Up to £44,500 d.o.e & benefits

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact James Doherty on 07825213518 or email jdoherty@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details.

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