Link Worker (Supervising Social Worker)

By the Bridge ,
Sittingbourne, Kent
More Details
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Overview

· Salary: U p to £35,000 p er annum dependent on experience · Location: Office based in Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8NY · Contract: Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to work with By the Bridge with Cambian; an independent and leading fostering organisation with a unique therapeutic approach, providing high quality foster care for children of all ages and abilities.We were judged ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of our latest inspection. The role We are seeking an enthusiastic full time Link Worker (Supervising Social Worker) to join our established team in Kent to work with up to 15 foster families. You will ideally be in commutable distance of our office based in Sittingbourne. Your role is to be the vital link between By the Bridge with Cambian placing authorities and our therapeutically trained foster families, ensuring that By the Bridge with Cambian children achieve their full potential. You You will be a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with children and families in fostering.It would also be advantageous if you have therapeutic childcare experience. You will be personable, confident and possess excellent communication skills and the ability to manage your time and work flexibly. You will have good IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics CRM would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be given. The package We offer a competitive salary, company car and fuel card OR a monthly car allowance; laptop, mobile phone, private medical insurance, pension, life insurance and a great working environment. If you can work alongside foster parents and recognise them to be equal members of the professional team, then we want to hear from you. Please note the successful applicant must agree to an enhanced disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service procedures (DBS). Employment will be offered to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory disclosure report. By the Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. By the Bridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please go to our website www.bythebridge.co.uk where you can access a full job description and complete an application form. Closing date: 24 April 2020 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89946211

People also viewed