Senior Social Worker - Fostering Family Support Lead

Community Care Live; Moorend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the WAYPOINT team to provide therapeutic support to fostering families. This role involves managing Inclusion and Adolescent Participation Workers and facilitating sessions for foster carers and children. Candidates must be qualified Social Workers with a passion for supporting young people and families. Experience mentoring staff and familiarity with trauma-informed care are preferred, along with registration to practice with Social Work England.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Registration to practice with Social Work England (SWE) is required.
• Experience in children’s social care team preferred.
• Willingness to learn Signs of Safety practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one therapeutic support to foster carers.
• Manage Inclusion and Adolescent Participation Workers.
• Facilitate monthly 'WAYPOINT Drop In' sessions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Experience mentoring

Trauma-informed support

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

A local authority in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the WAYPOINT team to provide therapeutic support to fostering families. This role involves managing Inclusion and Adolescent Participation Workers and facilitating sessions for foster carers and children. Candidates must be qualified Social Workers with a passion for supporting young people and families. Experience mentoring staff and familiarity with trauma-informed care are preferred, along with registration to practice with Social Work England.