Social Worker

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative recruitment agency, is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker for a permanent position within the Fostering Team at Caretech, Thames Valley. This is a full-time role offering a salary of up to £43,700 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly visits to Foster Carers, ensuring supervision is recorded and reports are completed within 5 working days, with copies sent to relevant parties.
• Provide weekly telephone support to Foster Carers, with documentation completed within 24 hours.
• Support the Out of Hours service by participating in the rota.
• Participate in the duty-day rota at the office to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Handle referrals and ensure timely placements.
• Collaborate with colleagues on the placement and movement of children with Family Carers.
• Coordinate placement arrangements for young people moving on, in line with care plans and agreements with the Local Authority.
• Attend fostering panel meetings, ensuring assessments and reviews are completed appropriately.
• Deliver training and facilitate monthly Support Group Meetings for Foster Carers.
• Prepare and support carers and children for court attendance.
• Attend and record court case conferences, planning meetings, and reviews as a professional representative.
• Ensure full compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Keep management updated on practice, compliance, and outcome matters.
• Participate in supervision sessions and annual appraisals.
• Maintain an efficient, proactive approach to service provision.
• Update databases to reflect current practice matters related to foster carers and young persons.

Requirements

• A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation.

Application Process

This position is advertised by Charlie Reeve. To apply, please click the relevant option above. Due to high application volumes, only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. Sanctuary Personnel values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and provide ongoing training to support fair recruitment processes.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, please inform us early so we can provide appropriate support.