At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and supervise foster families while ensuring compliance and positive outcomes for children.
- Company: Established independent fostering agency with a 'Good' Ofsted rating.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days leave, mileage paid, and birthday day off.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working with potential for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in social work.
- Qualifications: Social work degree and experience in Children's Social Work required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An independent fostering agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that covers North Devon or South Devon. This is a permanent and part-time position (3 days a week) with hybrid working (once a month in the office).
About the team:
- This Independent Fostering Agency is an established fostering service in the South West with a focus to achieve positive experiences for the children and young people looked after by our dedicated foster carers.
- This is an opportunity to join a well-established team, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas.
About the job:
- Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers
- Supervising a caseload of 4 foster families
- Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
- Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
- Attending fostering panel meetings
About you:
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.
What's on offer?
- A salary of £40,000 pro rata
- Additional Payments
- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday day off pro rata
- Mileage paid
- Further benefits
For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham.
Part-time Supervising Social Worker employer: Charles Hunter Associates
Charles Hunter Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a generous annual leave policy, all while working in the vibrant community of Oxfordshire. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those passionate about child protection and safeguarding.
