Vacancy Name: Supervising Social Worker - North and East London 
Location: London & East
Salary: £29,000 - £33,444.44
 

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join an Independent Fostering Agency providing high quality family homes for children and young people who are looked after by Local Authorities.

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join us as Supervising Social Worker, providing support and management to a small and manageable caseload of foster families. You will need to be qualified for a least a year because the role also involves undertaking Form F assessments of potential new foster parents.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and families and a good knowledge of fostering legislation. It is essential that you have a full driving licence and use of a car.

You will be responsible for:

·Direct support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring and intervention.

·Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments.

·Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities.

·Complete Form F Assessments

·Be part of the Children and Young People Participations strategy and events

·Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements.

·Taking part in our Out of Hours support to foster carers on a rota basis

Working for our IFA Client has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest heavily in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and members of the staff team.

A significant benefit for the person appointed to this post is that they will have a manageable case load and the support and resources to engage positively with foster carers and children.

As an agency, Sheldon Phillips will provide you with:

A dedicated Recruitment Consultant to support your job search
Market leading rates of pay

If you are interested in the role as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent fostering Agency, in East London contact Fred Thomas on 01635 226350.