Supervising Social Worker (Placements)

A Local Authority is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Team in South Wales. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.

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 local authority is committed to putting people at the heart of their own care, ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time to help them stay safe, happy and achieve the best possible outcomes in life. The service is known for being resourceful, resilient and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on development and embracing new ideas.

The Placements Team is responsible for assessing and approving foster placements in partnership with the Fostering Panel. This includes a growing number of kinship placements, helping children remain within their wider family networks wherever possible. The team also provides ongoing support to foster carers, promotes local carer recruitment and retention, and identifies and commissions placements for looked after children through both internal and independent fostering resources. A dedicated therapeutic service within the team also works closely with children and carers to promote placement stability and prevent disruption.

About the job

• Assessing and approving foster placements in partnership with the Fostering Panel
• Supporting kinship placements to help children remain within their family networks
• Providing ongoing supervision and support to foster carers
• Promoting the recruitment and retention of local foster carers
• Identifying and commissioning placements for children looked after across internal and independent fostering services
• Working closely with the therapeutic team to promote placement stability and prevent disruption
• Building strong working relationships with children, carers and partner agencies
• Completing assessments, reports and fostering-related documentation

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. You must be registered with Social Care Wales.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £37,280 - £46,142 per annum dependent on experience
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• 37-hour working week
• Out of hours allowance paid in addition to salary
• Opportunity to be part of a supportive and experienced team
• High quality training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a therapeutic and child-focused placements service
• Clear progression opportunities
• Local Government pension
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement
• Application form enhancement
• Access to many jobs in the market
• One central point of contact
• Interview preparation assistance
• Expert consultation
• Questions answered
• Offer negotiation