Supervising Social Worker

The successful candidate will join a settled and welcoming team where they will have access to regular supervision, appraisal and continued professional development. In return as a Supervising Social Worker you need to work well with Foster Carers throughout the process of them fostering children and young people and work collaboratively across services and with other professional disciplines. Your role will involve assessing, supporting and supervising foster carers in accordance with the fostering National Minimum Standards 2011 and encourage carers to access their support network and services provided by the local authority and beyond. As part of this role you may be required to complete Regulation 24 assessments and Special Guardianship Orders in relation to the broader family and friends agenda.

The main responsibilities of the post include the preparation and completion of assessments for the Fostering Panel and the support, supervision and development of carers post approval in accordance with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards 2011.

Lincolnshire County Council who are rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering North Team. The ideal candidate should have previous Social Work experience and an induction and training will be provided and we will consider applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are offering a competitive salary of £34,314 - £41,511, along with an extensive benefits package, details of which can be found in rewards and benefits brochure and many areas for professional support and development.