Job Title: Supervising Social Worker - Maternity Cover for 1 Year
Location: Cumbria
Employment Type: Fixed Term (1 Year), Full-time (Home-based)
Salary: £35,500 - £42,000
We are a working with a Family owned independent fostering agency who are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.
This role is a 1 year fixed-term maternity cover contract which is due to start in June 2025, where you will be covering a small caseload of 5-6 carers in the Cumbria region.
You will be home-based in this position, giving you the flexibility to schedule your own diary and giving you a better work/life balance.
The team is nurturing and supportive, with experienced management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise and Support Foster Carers: Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to foster carers, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to provide quality care to children.
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Reviews: Regularly review and monitor the progress and wellbeing of children in placement.
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Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure all fostering activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and agency policies. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
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Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work collaboratively with local authorities, schools, health professionals, and ot...