Supervising Social Worker (Fostering) - Grt Manchester

We are looking for a dedicated and dependable Supervising Social Worker. The successful applicant will be working with foster carers and looked after children. We have offices in the North West, South East, Midlands and the North East and are looking to recruit a social worker for our Warrington office in the North West. Your caseload will be primarily focussed in the Greater Manchester area.

Fostering experience, along with a driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

You must be fully qualified and registered with Social Work England.

We work hard to achieve positive and sustainable changes in children's lives and support our foster families to a very high standard. The successful applicant must have a passion for children and young people, excellent organisational skills, be able to meet deadlines, have excellent communication skills and the ability to analyse situations accurately and produce detailed written reports.

The job description includes the following aspects:

• Supporting a case load of foster carers (12-15);


• Supporting the recruitment process of new foster families;


• Quality Assurance aspects relating to various areas of the agency;


• Conducting audits and ensuring statutory requirements are met at all times;


• Monitoring and complying with all safeguarding aspects;


• Participation in delivering of training for foster carers;


• Completion of Form F Assessments


• Flexible working and out of hours support to carers.


• Essential that you have access to car; and


• Have the right to work within the UK or appropriate visa
  
  Bachelor's (required)


Experience:

• social work: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
  
  25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with length of service


• BUPA


• Wonderful team of people, with lots of inter-company support & training


Salary of £26k - £38K pa, depending on skills and years of experience. The job requirement also includes the relevant social work qualification, Social Work England registration and appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

UK Fostering is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to safer recruitment practices.

If you would like to be part of our team, please get in contact with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year,
• Company pension


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay


• Work from home


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday