Supervising Social Worker - home based and part time

Iris Resourcing ,
North Ewster, Lincolnshire
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Job Type: Part-time
Salary: To £36,272 FTE + 10% pension and excellent benefits

Overview

A highly ethical, child focused fostering agency are looking for a home based and experienced part time supervising social worker to support a small but stable carer group across the North West regions: Altrincham, Sale, Bolton, Wigan or in Warrington, St Helens, Prescot. There is flexibility in terms of days and is for 22.5 hours / week The successful candidate will be involved in recruiting, assessing, supervising and supporting Foster Carers to support the agency in maintaining their quality fostering service for looked after children. The role involves travel to the homes of foster carers as required (which will sometimes involve travelling distances), leading occasional projects, running and delivering training and support groups, and taking part in an ‘out of hours’ duty system (3 times a year). This not for profit agency has extremely high integrity and are very proud of their quality and ethical stance within fostering, re investing all income in to the fantastic service they provide to carers and the young people in their care. Over view of responsibilities: Supporting a manageable carer caseload Supervision of carers Carer reviews Recruitment of prospective foster carers Completion of the occasional Form F with presentation to panel You will be / have: A qualified social worker SWE registered Significant post qualifying experience within fostering social work, either from a Local Authority or the independent sector Ideally additional front line / safeguarding social work experience Highly child and outcome focused A car owner / driver Be prepared to travel across the region This IFA has an excellent child focused ethos and reputation within the market and is a great employer. The role attracts a salary of up to £36,272 (to be pro rata’d) excellent holiday allowance a highly generous pension contribution scheme. For further details around the role and organisation, please contact Harriet Connolly on: 07740 773499 / harrietirisresourcing.co.uk Iris Resourcing is an unrivalled specialist resourcing partner to the looked after children’s social work sector, with a targeted focus across fostering & adoption : with a focus on permanent recruitment, we work strategically to find the ideal fit, matching experience, skills and aspirations. If the above role is not suitable, but you are looking for a move within the sector, please do make contact to discuss what you may be looking for and other available opportunities. http://www.irisresourcing.co.uk

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