Supervising Social Worker - Childrens Service

Location Brighton
Job type Permanent
Salary £27000.00 - £32000.00 per annum
Reference HQ00090727_1574674888

Are you looking for a new social work role?

Sanctuary Social Care currently has a permanent vacancy based in Brighton for a Supervising Social Worker.

As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,000-£32,000 per annum.

Main Duties:

  • Supervise and support a number of Foster Carers across the region.
  • Offering information and counselling.
  • Putting together support plans.
  • Ensure all documentation is complete.
  • Ensure that children's care and development needs are met within placements.
  • Undertake parenting assessments, present to court where required.
  • Participate in the 'out of office hours' telephone support to Foster Carers.
  • To interview and assess suitable Foster Carers.
  • To provide or co-ordinate mandatory training to Foster Carers.
  • Undertake performance and target reviews with the Director on a regular basis. Contribute to regional development plans.
  • Undertake regular self-audits of record keeping.
  • Provide regular updates to the Senior Management Team.
  • Understanding of therapeutic models of supporting young people and carers.

Requirements of the Supervising Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Significant senior level frontline experience within children's services
  • Knowledge of the UK Fostering regulations and standards
  • Full clean driver's licence and supply own vehicle.

Apply today:

This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Neil Clements; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.