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Fostering Social Worker

Tripod Partners
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9DA

Salary

£40 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Devon County Council is seeking a passionate Fostering Supervising Social Worker with significant experience in fostering or children's services.
  • The role involves supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure the safety and well-being of children in their care.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing support plans, and liaising with other professionals involved in the child's care.
  • Candidates must be a qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and possess excellent communication skills.
  • The position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £40 and flexible working arrangements.

Fostering Supervising Social Worker

Devon County Council

Up to £40 per hour

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fostering Supervising Social Worker to join our team in Devon County Council. You will play a vital role in supporting and supervising foster carers, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in their care.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Undertake regular supervisions with foster carers, providing guidance and support.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of foster carers to ensure suitability.
  • Develop and implement support plans for foster carers and children in their care.
  • Liaise with other professionals involved in the child's care, such as social workers, teachers, and healthcare providers.
  • Attend relevant meetings and panels, representing the views of the foster carer and child.
  • Provide training and development opportunities for foster carers.
  • Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure high standards of care.

Skills and Experience

  • Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
  • Significant experience working in fostering or children's services.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate of £40.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.