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Are you a social worker who is looking for the opportunity which allows you to make a real difference in children’s lives? Due to expansion, we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Supervising Social worker to join our team, covering the South West.
Job Responsibility:
Meeting, recruiting and assessing foster carers and families
Supporting foster carers in their care of children, including regular supervision, conversations, advice and guidance
Visiting and building relationships with any children in the home, both fostered children and children who foster
Giving guidance and training on therapeutic parenting and helping families to understand the impact of trauma on children
Completing work associated with the foster carer lifecycle – supervision, annual reviews, health and safety paperwork, unannounced visits etc
Being part of identifying and meeting learning and development needs for foster families
Being part of arranging and attending events for our children and foster families
Engaging in regular reflective conversations and discussions about your role and the children and families you work with
Being part of a rota that supports our families inside and outside of office hours
Requirements:
A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
Experience of working with children and families, including a knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
A commitment to relationship-based practice
Knowledge of the impact of trauma and therapeutic parenting, or a commitment to learning more about this
Flexibility in your approach to providing effective support to carers and children
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage difficult times as well as positive times
The ability to demonstrate initiative, and to work under pressure with competing demands
A commitment to your own learning and self-development
Excellent communication, assessment and analysis skills
A commitment to reflective practice and discussions
Working practices consistent with anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice
Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends