Exciting new opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker! -Permanent, Full time, Lancashire
Are you seeking a new opportunity as a Qualified Social Worker, one where you can help to make a difference and be part of a well established organisation and passionate team environment? Working for a non for profit fostering Agency serving the North West, who are committed to delivering high quality and caring homes to children and young people.
The role:
* To cover the Lancashire and wider North West area supervising and supporting a small caseload of fostering families and children.
* Provide ongoing supervision to foster carers and support the children to achieve the best outcomes possible.
* Work with and collaborate with an experienced and supportive team working with strong values and ethos.
* Be involved in the recruitment, training and assessment of prospective foster carers.
The good bit and benefits:
* Excellent Training & Professional Development: Teams are invested in with ongoing training and support
* Hybrid & Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits you
* Employee Assistance Programme: Access to Health Assured for external, independent support
* Generous Annual Leave (24-29 days plus Bank Holidays)
The ideal person:
* You will ideally be qualified in social work children & families with knowledge and experience of foster care.
* Your ability to work within a team environment and using own initiative will be key as will your ability to communicate effectively and be able to support your teams.
* Leadership qualities with the flexibility to attend assessments, and families where needed and to have a positive and 'can do' attitude.
In return you will be rewarded with a great place to work and the opportunity for further development.
Interested? Have what it takes? Please apply now!
#PREJP
JBRP1_UKTJ