Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Haverhill Suffolk
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Supervising Social Worker - Haverhill - Suffolk - 40k pa
An exciting opportunity to join our small but busy team, Little Acorns are currently seeking a Supervising Social Worker to fill a permanent full-time vacancy. You will support the agency in ensuring all government legislation, Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards are complied with. Our Supervising Social Workers have a caseload of no more than 6 fostering families (plus one Assessment) to enable the level of support that we pride ourselves on. This is an office-based role offering some flexibility for home working when appropriate.
Job Specification
Visit and assess potential Foster Carers, completing comprehensive Form F’s and presenting them to an independent Panel.
Provide support, supervision and training to Foster Carers to provide a safe and appropriate environment for young people in their care
Enabling and challenging the safe practice of Foster Carers and ensuring continued suitability and competence
Participate in Annual Reviews of Foster Carers
Maintain accurate recording in all aspects of the fostering task and ensuring Foster Carers are recording appropriately
Completing and reviewing comprehensive Risk Assessments
Working with Foster Carers to ensure CIC Care Plans are continually monitored and worked towards
Ensuring Family Safer Care Plans are current and comprehensive
Undertaking bi-annual unannounced visits
Participate in the Out-of-Hours Duty Line
Assist with facilitating Activities, Support Groups and Training
Develop links between the community and the agency to enable young people to participate fully in the life of their local community
Promote positive relationships between Little Acorns Service Users and all professional personnel and supporting agencies
Act at all times in accordance with all Regulations and Guidelines as laid down by all relevant Government legislation.
Requirements
At least 2 years or more post-qualifying experience in Fostering with an IFA
A passion for providing the best outcomes for Children in Care
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of professionals
Desire to contribute to the further development of the agency
A commitment to your own personal and professional development
Transferable social work skills and a flexible approach
Car owner and driver