Supervising Social Worker

Our client is looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join their team. Your office base will be Worcester and you will cover a caseload across Gloucestershire.
Whether you are an established Supervising Social Worker or someone seeking a new challenge, this could be the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a reflective and creative approach in your interactions with our foster carers and young individuals, igniting their potential to the fullest.
• Efficiently manage a caseload of typically 13 fostering families, offering necessary support and guidance while fostering their skill development.
• Show a steadfast commitment to delivering comprehensive support to our foster carers by participating in an after-hours on-call service.
• Display a passionate dedication to actively contributing to the growth and evolution of our Fostering service.

Experience Needed

• Hold a pertinent professional qualification in Social Work.
• Maintain registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Possess experience in a social work role related to fostering and/or child social care, such as within a looked after children's team.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the unique needs of young individuals and provide evidence of this capability.
• Exhibit a strong grasp of fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding issues.
• Conduct impartial and professional assessments of children and young people.
• Have access to a car and maintain a valid driver's license.

For more information or a informal chat call Laura on 0151 559 8680 or email