Supervising Social Worker
Social Care - Children's Services
Social Care Qualified - Children
Based at Louth, Sleaford
£34,314 - £41,511 + 7% attraction and retention payment paid monthly
Permanent; Full-time
Closing Date - 18/11/2024
Lincolnshire County Council, rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering North Team. The ideal candidate should have previous Social Work experience, and induction and training will be provided. We will consider applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers.
The successful candidate will join a settled and welcoming team where they will have access to regular supervision, appraisal, and continued professional development. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will work well with Foster Carers throughout the fostering process and collaborate across services and with other professional disciplines. Your role will involve assessing, supporting, and supervising foster carers in accordance with the Fostering National Minimum Standards 2011, and encouraging carers to access their support network and services provided by the local authority and beyond. You may also be required to complete Regulation 24 assessments and Special Guardianship Orders related to the broader family and friends agenda.
The main responsibilities of the post include the preparation and completion of assessments for the Fostering Panel and the support, supervision, and development of carers post-approval in accordance with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards 2011.
We are offering a competitive salary of £34,314 - £41,511, along with an extensive benefits package, details of which can be found in the rewards and benefits brochure, along with many areas for professional support and development.
If this sounds like the role for you, please read through the full Job Description to help you prepare the best application possible before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding the role, please email Emily McAllister at Emily.McAllister@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Best of luck with your application.
Applications close on 18th November and interviews will be held on 26th November.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion, we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies. Under such circumstances, we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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