Supervising Social Worker

Community Care Live; Borough of Rossendale; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fostering agency based in Rossendale is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to manage approved foster carers and assess special guardians. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £41,000 and supports a hybrid working pattern. They emphasize professional development and have a positive work culture with a focus on work-life balance. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided email for applications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working pattern

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Social work qualification and registration to Social Work England required.
• Experience in managing foster carers or related roles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage approved foster carers.
• Assess special guardians and ensure support plans are in place.
• Work with children's social workers to achieve permanence.

Skills

Social work qualification

Experience in fostering

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Supportive & Approachable Management | Career Progression Opportunites | Hybrid | L&D

Looking to get into fostering, but finding that opportunities in your current work are limited?

We're currently working with a highly rated IFA based in Rossendale, for an experienced practitioner to join their established service as a Supervising Social Worker.

Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £41,000, as well as a hybrid working pattern, the managers are also always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours and 9-day fortnights to make sure you’re maintaining that all important work life balance.

This IFA also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. They have a real focus on professional development, with 2 of the senior management team being homegrown. You will also be enrolled onto a L&D programme to ensure you’re continued professional development.

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship.

For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

To apply for this role, send your CV to [e-mail]. Or call Chris on 07897 024978 for some more info.