SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER - FOSTERING

Reed Global ,
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Our client is seeking a Social Worker for its Fostering service. The role will involve the following: Supervise a caseload of Foster carers To attend placement meetings, LAC Reviews, Child Protection conferences, Fostering Panels and Court as appropriate To initiate appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm To visit Foster Carers and their families in their homes Participate in the duty rota as required Requirements of the role: Qualified Social Worker SW England registered Must have previous experience of the Supervising Social Worker role If this isn’t the job for you, please have a think about whether you can recommend a friend or colleague – we are offering £250 PER successful recommendation. Please also remember we offer a substantial CPD fund Our Social Workers utilise their funds for training courses, books or to fund their trips to conferences and other relevant events. This can often be £500 (depending on hours/days worked) Reed benefits: Dedicated expert consultant A smooth & speedy registration process – we guarantee to meet you at a place & time that’s convenient for you, and everything else can be done online Online timesheets & pay management 3 payment methods available: Umbrella, PAYE & Ltd Co Automatic invoicing (Umbrella & Ltd Co) Regular progress reports and face-to-face service reviews Office hours 8am-6pm to provide support/advice Substantial Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Fund to put towards training or other development Reed Rewards, Reed Discount Club, Holiday pay, Statutory benefits & pension (PAYE only) Referral/recommendation bonus paid at up to £250 If you are interested in this role please call (0121 2372642), or e-mail ( lindsey.morganreedglobal.com ) - alternatively please recommend your friends or colleagues and receive £250 if we can find them work