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We are looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join a Fostering Support Team. The responsibilities of the role include the following, so we ask that you have this experience: Experienced in managing a caseload of foster carers. Experienced in supervising foster carers of various levels of complexity, including assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of appropriate action and to ensure that the welfare of the children in their care are properly and effectively safeguarded and promoted. Experienced in reviewing foster carer approvals. Experienced in working within a professional network, to ensure that the needs of the children and young people are met. The role will involve you using a range of systemic ideas in your work, including promoting a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage and respond to risk. About You We are looking for confident social workers, who are also: Qualified and registered Social Workers / Advanced Social Workers who are Social Work England registered, and have completed your AYSE Experienced in making assessments, implementing plans and delivering interventions Skilled in managing complex cases and competent in presenting cases in court with demonstrable professionalism and empathy Your experience of working in a statutory setting is desirable however not essential Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, so too is a creative approach to getting compelling messages across To apply for this role you must have: Be eligible to work within the UK We offer: An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral Certified complimentary training 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too! For more information or details of other roles, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.
Our Client, Tameside Council, is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Team. Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour! Are you an Childrens Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: Recruit, assess, and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, enjoyable, nurturing and learning environment for the children they care for. Attend Placement Planning Meetings, when a child is received into care. Ensure that foster carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, as detailed in the Family Foster Care's Policies and Procedures, and in the Foster Carer Handbook. Ensure foster carers meet the requirements of the Training Support and Development Standards and they can evidence their competencies within the specified timescales. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers, in line with Family Foster Care's Policies and Procedures, as to frequency and content; and undertake such additional support visits / telephone contact with foster carers as placement agreements Requirements of this role: Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. Must have minimum of 2 years' post qualified experience. Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant. Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. Free CV building and Interview support. Free DBS checks. Weekly payroll. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more. CPD contributions. Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients. Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010. Does this role interest you? Apply today!