Job Opportunity with The Children's Family Trust: Supervising Social Worker

​Salary: up to £40,000 per annum including allowances
Location: Waterlooville
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Closing: 13 April 2022

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Are you looking for a Supervising Social Worker role with a difference? Are you ready for low caseloads, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities? How about continual training and progression?

Can you see yourself working with a well-established, growing, Nationwide charity, supervising and supporting Foster Carers to look after the children and young people in our care?
 
Where do you fit in?
You know how much hard work and dedication it takes to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. With low caseloads, you’ll have the time and resources to truly support our Foster Carers.

You’ll promote the safe care and development of our foster children so that they can achieve their full potential. You’ll get involved in the recruitment, assessment, and training of prospective Foster Carers, as well as pursuing suitable placements.

You’ll help a diverse range of people - reflective of the communities we work in, and will play a key part in a friendly, supportive charity where you’ll be rewarded for your hard work and results.

What’s in it for you?
In addition to a competitive salary, a very generous car allowance, and out of hours allowance, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 30 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays, additional holiday leave (with length of service) and Birthday Leave
• Pension
  
• Membership with BUPA, Dental cover, and a range of family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity Pay
  
• An Employee Assistance programme and a 35-hour working week – we work Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm
  
• Plus a very generous car allowance (£4800 pa) and out of hours allowance (£1200 pa)

 
What do you need to be successful?
You’ll be degree qualified, registered and experienced in this field, with a full driving licence and up to date knowledge of all job relevant legislation - particularly Safeguarding and Foster Care

IT Literate, ideally with a knowledge of the Charms database (although training can be provided), with accurate record keeping and admin skills

You’ll be flexible, willing to learn, train and progress. You’ll promote our work and help to establish us as the local authority’s preferred and approved supplier

Full details and application documents here