Sits in the Support and Supervision team of East Sussex County Council's children's fostering service. The post holder manages a caseload of foster carers independently, supporting them so that children in their care are safe and thriving. At 30 hours a week, the post also helps train social work students, newly qualified social workers and team members. Fit depends on a recognised social work qualification, current registration and, for graduates after 2012, the Assessed and Supported Year.
What the job involves
- Independently manage a caseload of foster carers
- Provide high-quality support and supervision to foster carers
- Ensure children are safe, secure and thriving
- Manage risk and safeguarding concerns
- Handle complaints and allegations
- Maintain accurate records
- Prepare reports
- Work collaboratively with professionals
- Build positive professional relationships with carers
- Contribute to the learning of social work students, newly qualified social workers and other team members
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Qualifications
- Recognised social work qualification
Registration & licences
- Current Social Work England registration
Experience
- Completed Assessed and Supported Year if graduated after 2012
- Experience of working directly with children and families
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks that inform and govern social work practice
- Understanding of trauma, attachment and child development, and how to apply it to practice
- Ability to identify, assess and manage risk, seeking support and solutions where appropriate
- Ability to manage own workload independently
What’s offered
- Diverse range of benefits, detailed on the benefits page
- Flexible working, including around childcare and caring responsibilities
- Support to grow and develop through the social work education team
- Time-limited market supplement within salary, subject to review in December 2027
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