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- Generous Bonus Structure
- Referral Bonus
- Car Mileage Allowance
- Gym Membership at Active Nottingham
- Wellbeing Support
- Comprehensive Induction Programme
- Commitment to Ongoing Training & Career Progression
What We're Looking For:
- A degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Experience in fostering or child welfare, with a strong grasp of child protection legislation (preferred).
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A compassionate and dedicated approach to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
Required Certifications & Licences:
- Social Work England (SWE) Registration (mandatory)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Who We Are:
We are an independent fostering agency committed to delivering exceptional care and support to children in need. Our mission is to create a nurturing and stable environment for children by recruiting and empowering outstanding foster carers. As we continue to grow, we seek a dynamic Supervising Social Worker who will play a key role in shaping the future of our agency and improving the lives of children in foster care.
Your Role as a Supervising Social Worker:
In this role, you will oversee and support a caseload of foster families, ensuring they have the guidance, training, and resources needed to provide high-quality care to children in their homes. You will collaborate closely with local authorities, social service agencies, and internal teams to facilitate successful foster placements and provide ongoing support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit, assess, and train prospective foster carers in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of potential foster carers, including home visits, interviews, and background checks.
- Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster families through regular home visits, meetings, and crisis intervention when needed.
- Develop and implement tailored care plans for children in foster care, working collaboratively with carers and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate children's progress, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental needs are met.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organisational policies.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance professional development and share best practices.
Join a Supportive and Collaborative Environment!
You will be fully supported by our leadership team, who are committed to helping you drive positive change and influence the future of our fostering service. We are dedicated to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and feel truly rewarded by the impact you make.
We are passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough safeguarding screening process appropriate to this role.
Are you ready to be part of something truly meaningful?
Apply today and take the next step in your career while making a real difference in the lives of children in need!
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
