Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £42 per hour

Contract Type: Locum (ongoing contract)

Local Authority: Portsmouth Children's Services

About the Role:

Portsmouth Children's Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our team on a locum basis. This role is crucial in providing support to our foster carers, ensuring the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and support to foster carers.
• Conduct regular visits and assessments to ensure the well-being of foster children.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to develop and implement care plans.
• Facilitate training and development for foster carers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Active registration with Social Work England.
• Previous experience in fostering or working with foster carers.
• Strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with some flexibility for working from home.
• Competitive hourly rate up of £42.

Why Join Us?

Working with Portsmouth Children's Services offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and foster families. Our supportive and dynamic team environment provides a great platform for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about fostering and have the required experience and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and we will be in touch. For more information feel free to give us a call on 01635 226350

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