Supervising Social Worker
Location
Taunton, Somerset | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary of up to 39000 per annum based on a full time 40 hours per week contract.
Due to expansion within the business we are looking for a Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic patient and reliable to join our team in Somerset covering the Southwest Area.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
There are many roles and responsibilities of a Supervising Social Worker:
- Recruit assess and monitor the suitability of Foster Carers.
- Support Foster Carers to evidence their competence against training standards.
- Provide and record regular supervision in line with the agencys operational standards.
- Undertake support visits.
- Contribute to Foster Carer Annual Reviews within required timescales.
- Ensure that the Foster Carers have an accurate and up to date Foster Care Agreement
- Identify learning and development needs
- Undertake initial visits and carer assessments
- Attend meetings to support Foster Carers children and young people.
- Assist in the delivery of training.
- Out of Hours duty system on a rota basis 35 per day.
What we are looking for from you:
- CQSW Diploma in Social Work or BA in Social Work.
- Experience of working with children and families.
- A knowledge of legislations relevant to children and families.
- Be able to work under pressure with competing demands.
- Demonstrate initiative and selfreliance.
- Flexible approach to providing effective support to Foster Carers.
- A commitment to personal selfdevelopment and training.
- Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Professional organisation.
- Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- CQSW Diploma in Social Work or BA in Social Work (Essential)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car with business insurance (Essential)
- Relevant Post Qualifying Awards (Desirable)
Benefits
- 28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Length of service rewards giving you the opportunity to have more paid holiday
- Day off for your Birthday
- On Call Allowance 35 per day
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Discretionary Salary Sacrifice vehicles
Full, Driving Licence (required) GCSE or equivalent (preferred) NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (preferred)
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