Homebased Supervising Social Worker - Maternity Cover

Job Title: Supervising Social Worker - Maternity Cover for 1 Year

Location: Cumbria

Employment Type: Fixed Term (1 Year), Full-time (Home-based)

Salary: £35,500 - £42,000

We are working with a family-owned independent fostering agency who are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

This role is a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover contract which is due to start in June 2025, where you will be covering a small caseload of 5-6 carers in the Cumbria region.

You will be home-based in this position, giving you the flexibility to schedule your own diary and providing a better work/life balance.

The team is nurturing and supportive, with experienced management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and Support Foster Carers: Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to foster carers, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to provide quality care to children.
2. Reviews: Regularly review and monitor the progress and wellbeing of children in placement.
3. Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure all fostering activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and agency policies. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
4. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work collaboratively with local authorities, schools, health professionals, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to the care and support of children.
5. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and activities, ensuring confidentiality and data protection protocols are followed.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Social Work Qualification: Degree or equivalent in Social Work, with current registration with Social Work England.
2. Experience: Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in fostering (Independent Fostering or Local Authority), with a strong understanding of fostering regulations and best practices.
3. Skills: Excellent communication, assessment, and report writing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational and time management abilities.
4. Driving License: Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

If this sounds like something that would be of interest, please apply and we'll be in touch with further details.