Supervising Social Worker

Nexus Fostering Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering service organization in London is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to provide supervision and support to foster carers and the children placed with them. The candidate should have a Social Work Degree, a full UK driving license, and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The role offers generous annual leave and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

Good Health Days

Refer A Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Platform

Auto Enrolment Pension

Cycle To Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Current SWE registration is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Experience of working to targets and performance indicators.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities in work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to foster carers.
• Recruit, assess, and approve foster carers.
• Present written reports to the fostering panel.
• Conduct independent visits to foster carers.

Skills

Supervision

Training and Support

Relationship Building

Communication

Compliance with Legislation

Education

Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

WorkingPattern: 30 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with oncall rota at evenings and weekends

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSupervising Social Worker to join the team at Nexus Fostering.We are looking for a passionate and dedicated social worker to bebased at our Hornchurch office, which covers Essex, London andthe South East.

TheRole

As Supervising Social Worker you willprovide a high level of supervision and support to foster carers,as well as the children/young people with complex needs placedwith them.

You will be responsible for therecruitment, assessment and approval of foster carers (Form Fmodel) and present written reports to the fostering panel. Youwill also be required to undertake independent visits, buildingpositive and trusting relationships.

The successful candidate will need to beable to confidently provide training and support to foster carersand operate within the current legislation, regulations andguidance set out for fostering services.

• Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree andcurrent SWE registration
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence and haveaccess to a vehicle for work purposes
• Willing to undertake an enhancedDBS
• Experience of working to targets andperformance indicators
• Willing to participate in an out ofhours telephone support system and undertake occasional out ofhours/weekend work by attending events, meetings andtraining
• Share a commitment to EqualOpportunities in all work practices and to improving the livesof Looked After Children.

Why work forus?

• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days PLUSyour Bank Holiday Entitlement
• Birthday Leave - a paid day off for yourbirthday
• Good Health Days - no sickness in a 6month period and get an additional day off!
• Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetaryincentive
• Comprehensive Employee AssistancePlatform that provides access to advice and support 24/7
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Optional EnhancedMaternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave/Shared Parental Leave.

WorkingPattern: 30 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with oncall rota at evenings and weekends

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSupervising Social Worker to join the team at Nexus Fostering.We are looking for a passionate and dedicated social worker to bebased at our Hornchurch office, which covers Essex, London andthe South East.

TheRole

As Supervising Social Worker you willprovide a high level of supervision and support to foster carers,as well as the children/young people with complex needs placedwith them.

You will be responsible for therecruitment, assessment and approval of foster carers (Form Fmodel) and present written reports to the fostering panel. Youwill also be required to undertake independent visits, buildingpositive and trusting relationships.

The successful candidate will need to beable to confidently provide training and support to foster carersand operate within the current legislation, regulations andguidance set out for fostering services.

• Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree andcurrent SWE registration
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence and haveaccess to a vehicle for work purposes
• Willing to undertake an enhancedDBS
• Experience of working to targets andperformance indicators
• Willing to participate in an out ofhours telephone support system and undertake occasional out ofhours/weekend work by attending events, meetings andtraining
• Share a commitment to EqualOpportunities in all work practices and to improving the livesof Looked After Children.

Why work forus?

• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days PLUSyour Bank Holiday Entitlement
• Birthday Leave - a paid day off for yourbirthday
• Good Health Days - no sickness in a 6month period and get an additional day off!
• Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetaryincentive
• Comprehensive Employee AssistancePlatform that provides access to advice and support 24/7
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Optional EnhancedMaternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave/Shared Parental Leave.