Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time for Fostering Innovations based in Birmingham.
The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £38,000 per annum.
Main duties:
* Liaising appropriately with placing authorities and other professional services to ensure a child’s care plan is followed through.
* Undertake annual foster carer reviews and take these to the fostering panel in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Manage a caseload of approved and registered foster carers.
* Provide day to day support for foster carers.
* Provide placement reports on a frequency in line with Fostering Innovations practice and agreed with the placing authority.
* Participate in gathering evidence for the Training Support and Development Standards.
* Operate at all times according to Fostering Innovations policies and procedures.
* Keep appropriate records of all work undertaken and in accordance with regulations and Fostering Innovations policy.
* Maintain data management of all information regarding foster carers and referrals in line with GDPR, Data Protection and Fostering Innovations policies, storage, retention, archive, and access to information.
* Attend supervision, team meetings and staff days.
* Obtain and review feedback from foster carers regularly.
* Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety and child protection.
* Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training for foster carers.
* Participate in carers team meetings and workshops.
* Contribute to the strategic business development of the venture to facilitate the organisations operational growth and position.
* Contribute in your own professional development.
* Fully participate in creative meetings and discussions towards development.
* Respond to team and organisational developments as required.
* Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations as required.
Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job:
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Continual professional development.
* Social Work England registered.
Contact:
This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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