At a Glance
- Tasks: Recruit and support foster carers while ensuring compliance and collaboration with a multi-agency team.
- Company: Established independent fostering agency focused on positive experiences for children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days leave, birthday off, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working with potential for career progression in a supportive team.
- 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 32000 - 36000 £ 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). You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).
About the team
This Independent Fostering Agency is an established fostering service in the South West with a focus on achieving 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
- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday day off pro rata
- Mileage paid
- Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
- Further benefits
Part-time Supervising Social Worker in Plymouth 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.
