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Orchard Fostering is an Irish company established in 2008 that provides fostering and supported lodging services to children and young people who are referred to its service by TUSLA. Orchard Fostering is committed to service excellence and ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people in its care. We currently have an opportunity for a Social Work Team Lead to join our team. The post holder will report directly to the Orchard Fostering Principal Social Worker.
Job Responsibility:
To take responsibility for the overall management and leadership of Orchard Fostering support team, ensuring the provision of safe, caring foster placements
To provide support, formal supervision and direction to the fostering support team social workers and ensure the delivery of a safe and effective service to carers and children
To ensure that the service is compliant with regulations and national standards as well as company policy and procedures
To ensure that National Children First Guidelines are implemented throughout the service to ensure the protection of children
To motivate and lead the support social work team along with the support senior practitioner to continually improve and develop the service provided, ensuring the promotion and maintenance of excellent relationships with TUSLA and HIQA
Requirements:
Must have a professional qualification in social work i.e., CQSW, Masters in Social Work or equivalent qualification validated in the Republic of Ireland
Must be registered with CORU
Must have valid Garda Clearance
Must have valid Overseas Clearance if applicant lived abroad for more than 6 months
Must have at least 3 years’ social work experience, previous experience in the foster care field is desirable but not mandatory
Must have a clean driver’s license and use of a car