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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to influence and effect change within our dynamic organisation. We want you to be an active participant, looking to contribute to positive change within the organisation whilst developing your career.
Foster Care Solutions make sure to develop and tailor packages of care to each of our young people, giving you professional pride knowing that you're making a positive difference every day.
Whether you're an experienced SSW or looking for something new, this may be a good opportunity for you to join a small and established team.
The benefits of joining Foster Care Solutions
Career Development – We positively recognise hard work, support training and development in areas of interest / specialism linked to the role.
Low Caseloads – You will typically be responsible for up to 6–8 fostering families.
Competitive Salary
Pension Contribution
Annual Bonus
Health Insurance Scheme
Excellent Leave allowance – 25 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays and plus days over the two week Christmas Period.
It is essential that you
Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential.
Can manage your own caseload of typically 6–8 fostering families, giving support and guidance when necessary and help them to develop their skills.
Are committed to provide wrap around support to our foster carers by participating in an out of hours on call service.
Are passionate and want to actively contribute to the growth and development of our Fostering service.
Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
Are Social Work England (SWE) registered.
Have worked in a fostering related social work role and/or child social care, such as a looked after children's team.
Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people.
Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues.
Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people.
Have access to a car and a valid driving licence.
Supervising Social Worker
Foster Care Solutions are looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team, to cover a caseload of foster carers. You'll share our commitment to delivering high quality services for children and young people and support our foster parents to do this too.
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
£38,644 – £41,652
Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Foster Care Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.