Supervising Social Worker
Job description
An Outstanding rated, Independent Fostering Agency that is committed to supporting young people therapeutically are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team based in South London. This is a full time, permanent position.
The ideal Supervising Social Workers will have a real commitment to meeting the needs of young people and supporting them in foster care proactively.
Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker:
- Generous annual leave + 2 duvet days per year
- Pension contribution
- Progression opportunities and a supportive team
- Personal and corporate bonus opportunity bonus
- 5-day office Christmas shutdown
Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:
- Recruit, assess, train, supervise & support, and review a range of foster carers.
- Ensure that national fostering standards and regulations are adhered to.
- Manage a caseload of foster carers.
- Work in partnership with the local authority social work teams.
Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
- Experience of working within children social work
- A working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant to Children Social Care
- Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: South London
Salary: up to £47,000
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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