Fostering Social Worker

We require an agency Social Worker who has experience in fostering to join the Fostering Support Team. The role includes supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure they provide the best quality care to meet the needs of vulnerable children as set out in their care plan. Safeguarding is our priority, and we ensure that households comply with the National Minimum Standards for fostering. We supervise 190 fostering households in the team, run support groups and support with foster carer training. The ideal candidate will be able to fit into this busy but welcoming team, undertake annual reviews, hold a caseload, and help with identifying placements for children. Regular reflective supervision is prioritised by managers in the team, opportunities to learn and develop skills are available.
We are committed to ensuring we have a flexible workforce who can manage their work and home life, and as part of this we are embracing a hybrid model of working which will include both working at home and in the office.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.