Mockingbird Social Worker Post - Ref: CH07124 Social Worker - 18.5 hours per week Grade G9 £38,223 - £43,421 - Pro rata to hours worked Walsall Fostering Service recruits, trains, assesses and supports foster carers. We have a track record of high quality service provision and are committed to achieving positive outcomes for all Walsall children in care. Within the Fostering Service, we have responsibility for the Mockingbird project and are looking to employ a part time Supervising Social Worker in the Mockingbird Support and Development team. Walsall are accredited Mockingbird fostering providers, an innovative way of delivering foster care using an extended family model which provides sleepovers, peer support, regular joint planning, training and social activities. You will support, develop and supervise a mixed caseload of mainstream, Connected and carers some of whom will be in Mockingbird constellations. You will at times be offering supervision and training to foster families within the constellation working closely with the Mockingbird manager and hub carers to sustain and develop the Mockingbird Family model in Walsall. You will have the opportunity to work creatively and closely with a small group of foster carers and children. You will need to be social work qualified, registered with Social Work England, familiar with the TSD standards and have a comprehensive knowledge of fostering regulations and legislation. We are looking for someone with experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to developing both individual and groups of carers. You must have good communication skills and be able to promote the Mockingbird model, at both a strategic and practical level. For more information, contact Mary Banks 01922 652 917 or Emma Suddle 01922 653 641 Closing Date: 29th November 2024 Interviews: 17th December 2024 View: Job Description and Employee Specification This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time.