Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Pathway & Permanence Team
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: Up to £41.00
Job Type: Full-time, Contract/Permanent
About the Role: Our client, Vale of Glamorgan Council, is seeking an experienced and committed Supervising Social Worker to join their Pathway & Permanence Team. This role focuses on supporting foster carers and ensuring the stability and permanence of placements for children and young people in care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise, support, and assess foster carers to ensure high-quality placements for children in care.
* Conduct regular home visits, assessments, and training sessions for foster carers.
* Work collaboratively with children, foster families, and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes.
* Contribute to care planning and permanence planning to ensure long-term stability for children and young people.
* Provide professional guidance, risk assessments, and safeguarding interventions where necessary.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with statutory requirements and local authority policies.
* Participate in placement matching and review meetings to ensure the best outcomes for children.
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