Fostering Supervising Social Worker (Hybrid/Remote)

Community Care Live; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established fostering service in South Wales is seeking an experienced supervising social worker. The role includes managing foster carers, conducting assessments for special guardians, and ensuring support plans are in place to achieve child permanence. With a salary of up to £43,421 and hybrid working options, this position offers valuable work-life balance. Ideal candidates must hold a social work qualification and registration with Social Work Wales.

Benefits

Generous salary up to £43,421

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for progression in the team

Qualifications

• Must have a social work qualification & registration to Social Work Wales.
• Experience in fostering or similar field is crucial.
• Ability to manage and support foster carers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage approved foster carers.
• Work with social workers to achieve permanence for children.
• Develop and implement support plans for foster placements.

Skills

Supervision of foster carers

Assessing special guardians

Collaboration with social workers

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

An established fostering service in South Wales is seeking an experienced supervising social worker. The role includes managing foster carers, conducting assessments for special guardians, and ensuring support plans are in place to achieve child permanence. With a salary of up to £43,421 and hybrid working options, this position offers valuable work-life balance. Ideal candidates must hold a social work qualification and registration with Social Work Wales.