Supervising Social Worker

A unique fostering organisation are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their specialist fostering service covering Somerset. This is a permanent and full-time position with hybrid working available, with office bases across Taunton, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet and Bridgwater. You will be required to be in the office in Bridgwater two days a week.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).

About the team

This innovative service is a partnership between an Independent Children Services Provider and the Local Authority, delivers specialist residential, fostering, and therapeutic education services for children with higher and more complex needs. Their fostering service was recently rated "Good in all areas" in its first Ofsted inspection and they are well known for their trauma-informed and wraparound approach to care.

The fostering team supports more than 30 children and young people across Somerset and neighbouring counties, helping children remain close to their families, communities, and support networks. Social workers benefit from working within a collaborative multi-agency environment focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and carers.

About the job

• Supervising and supporting a small caseload of 4 to 5 foster carers
• Building strong and supportive relationships with foster carers through regular supervision and guidance
• Supporting carers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care
• Contributing to the recruitment, assessment, and ongoing development of foster carers
• Working collaboratively with children's social workers and multi-agency partners
• Ensuring practice consistently meets fostering legislation and National Minimum Standards
• Supporting the ongoing growth and development of the high needs fostering service

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within fostering or children's social work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation and regulations. You must be registered with Social Work England, hold a full UK driving licence, and be able to travel across the Somerset area when required. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and developing service with long-term opportunities for progression and development.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £37,280 - £41,771 dependent on experience
• Small caseload of 4 to 5 carers
• 28 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Mileage covered
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Extensive high street discounts
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Excellent training & development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support package
• Opportunities for internal progression across partnership organisations
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com

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