As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in our fostering service. You will work closely with foster carers, providing support, supervision, and guidance. Your responsibilities will include assessing potential carers, arranging training, and maintaining strong relationships within the fostering community.
Duration: 6 months placement
Requirements:
* Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in Fostering
* Car driver with access to a vehicle
Responsibilities:
* Provide supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring the well-being and safety of children in their care.
* Conduct regular home visits and assessments to monitor the quality of care provided by foster families.
* Collaborate with local authority child care teams to coordinate services and support for foster placements.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation related to foster care.
* Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
* Advocate for the best interests of children and promote their emotional, physical, and educational development.
* Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation, and National Minimum Standards.
* Support foster carers in managing challenging situations and providing a nurturing environment.
Skills and Experience:
* Experienced social worker with a background in safeguarding and fostering.
* Strong working knowledge of fostering regulations and legislation.
* Ability to build positive relationships with foster carers and children.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Liquid Personnel?
* ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
* Twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team
* Free DBS and compliance service
* Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
* Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
* Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
* Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
* “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
If you meet the essential criteria and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Feel free to call Declan Barnes on 0161 235 6851 or email declan.barnes@liquidpersonnel.com – if you have any further questions or need additional details! 😊
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