Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker who has experience working within the fostering sector and / or with children and young people is required to join a fantastic team in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England.

We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child and carers, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions.

SALARY: GBP29,000 - GBP34,444 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits

LOCATION: You will travel throughout the North West

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, which could include weekends and after school hours. You will also be expected to be part of the on-call rota.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will require a full driving licence

APPLICATION PROCESS: Once you've applied, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Organisation is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children's futures.

The Organisation are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to provide support to their Foster Carers throughout the North West .

Working as the Supervising Social Worker you will report into the North West Office rated 'Good' by Ofsted and your role will be one of importance to the carers and children.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker:

• Supervise and support a manageable caseload of foster carers, completing all necessary recording and reporting documentation

• Participate in carer recruitment activities

• Assist in undertaking initial visits, as required

• Carry out stringent assessment and completion of Form F to a high standard, presenting reports to panel, where required

• Work in liaison with all Regional colleagues to achieve a high standard of service which meets all Ofsted requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

As the Supervising Social Worker, you will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions

• You will be team player and want to achieve best outcomes for children

• Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social care is essential

• A full driver's licence is required

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

The organisation are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION PROCESS: Once we've reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email.

CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement may also be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P5776

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