Supervising Social Worker

We are an independent fostering agency committed to delivering outstanding care and support to children in need. Currently, we are in search of a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Supervising Social Worker, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of our agency and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children under our care. Driven by the belief in fostering positive change and providing exceptional care, we invite individuals ready to assume a leadership role and contribute to real and lasting impact to join us on this fulfilling journey of making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting a caseload of foster families. You will provide guidance, training, and support to foster carers to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to provide high-quality care to children placed in their homes. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with local authorities, other social services agencies, and internal teams to facilitate the placement and ongoing support of children in foster care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, assess, and train prospective foster carers in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
  
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers, including home visits, interviews, and background checks.
  
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster families, including regular home visits, meetings, and crisis intervention when necessary.
  
• Develop and implement care plans for children in foster care, in collaboration with the child, foster carers, and other stakeholders.
  
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of children in foster care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental needs are being met.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance professional development and share best practices.

Benefits:

• Generous Bonus Structure
• Referral Bonus
• Car Mileage
• Gym Membership at Active Nottingham
• Wellbeing Support
• Comprehensive Induction
• Commitment to Ongoing Training and Career Progression

Requirements:

• Social Work or a related field.
• Previous experience working in a fostering or child welfare setting, with a strong understanding of child protection issues and legislation. (Preferred)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Social Work England (SWE)

Join Our Collaborative Environment:

Above all, you will be fully supported by directors who will want you to spearhead their vision with great influence. We want to provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.