At a Glance
- Tasks: Support foster carers and ensure positive outcomes for children in a flexible, hybrid role.
- Company: Established specialist provider dedicated to exceptional foster care services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-related pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a family-like culture that values care, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Social work degree and SWE registration with experience in fostering or child social work.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
An established specialist provider is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to join their South Central team in Hampshire. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work within a child-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional foster care services. The ideal candidate will be passionate about safeguarding children, supporting foster carers, and ensuring positive outcomes for young people. The Supervising Social Worker in this role will enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment, combining home-based work with regular attendance at regional offices and community events in Hampshire.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a child-centred approach, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of potential foster carers, including Form F assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Support and develop foster carers through training, supervision, and ongoing support to ensure they meet Ofsted standards.
- Attend recruitment and community events to promote fostering and attract suitable candidates.
- Work in partnership with children, families, and external agencies to facilitate positive placements.
- Keep accurate, high-quality records and prepare reports for agency panels.
- Support foster carers in meeting statutory KPIs and maintaining compliance.
- Participate in out-of-hours support and emergency response as part of a flexible working rota.
- Promote a supportive, family-like environment aligned with the organization’s core values of care, listening, collaboration, and inclusion.
Requirements
- A social work degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) with SWE registration.
- Extensive knowledge of current legislation, including The Children Act 1989, Fostering Regulations 2011, and related standards.
- Proven experience in fostering or child social work, with a focus on safeguarding.
- Ability to work flexibly outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends if necessary.
- Strong assessment, communication, and analytical skills.
- Commitment to maintaining family and community connections where appropriate.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach with high standards of practice.
Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Supervising Social Worker in Hampshire employer: Vetro Recruitment
Join a dedicated team in Hampshire as a Supervising Social Worker, where you will be part of a child-focused organisation that prioritises the welfare of young people and supports foster carers. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive, family-like culture that values care, collaboration, and inclusion. With competitive salary packages and a commitment to safeguarding, this role offers a meaningful career path in fostering services.
