At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and manage foster carers while ensuring effective support plans are in place.
- Company: Highly rated Independent Fostering Agency based in Ivybridge, Devon.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £41,000, hybrid working, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Great staff retention and immediate enrolment in a professional development programme.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team that values your work-life balance and career growth.
- Qualifications: Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 41000 £ per year.
Fostering career progression opportunities.
Tired of working in a role where you're bogged down with too many cases, and want to transition into an IFA that truly values and supports its social workers? We're currently working with a highly rated IFA based in Ivybridge, Devon, for an experienced practitioner to join their established service as a Supervising Social Worker. This role is full-time - 37.5 hours/week.
As a supervising social worker, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting and managing approved foster carers
- Assessing special guardians
- Ensuring support plans are in place
- Working with children's social workers to achieve permanence, either through long-term fostering or special guardianship
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 to maintain that all-important work-life balance. This IFA has great staff retention, with vacancies in the service being a rarity. They have a real focus on professional development, as they like to promote from within the service to seniority. You will also be enrolled onto a L&D programme immediately when you start, which will ensure you're ready for career progression within the first year should you wish.
For this role, you do require a social work qualification and registration to Social Work England.
To apply for this role, send your CV to . Or call Chris on for some more info.
Supervising Social Worker in Ivybridge employer: MindMatch
Join a highly rated Independent Fostering Agency in Ivybridge, Devon, where your expertise as a Supervising Social Worker will be truly valued. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, this organisation offers a supportive environment that prioritises staff retention and career progression. Enjoy a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a team that believes in promoting from within, ensuring you can achieve your career aspirations while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
