The Foster Care Co-operative: 2 x Part Time Senior Supervising Social Workers (Fostering) – East Midlands

• Part Time Senior Supervising Social Worker (2 roles)
• East Midlands: Leicestershire/ Northamptonshire/ Derbyshire/ Staffordshire
• £31,401 – £36,272 per annum – FTE (dependent on experience)
• + 45p a mile travel, ‘out of hours’ payment, 40 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays FTE) and 10% employer contribution pension scheme)

We are seeking to recruit two experienced and enthusiastic Supervising Social Workers for our friendly team, working primarily from home.

There is flexibility in terms of days and hours worked, and the geographical location of the successful candidates.  However, we are ideally looking for Social Workers wishing to work 22.5 hours per week.

There will be involvement in recruiting, assessing, supervising and supporting Foster Carers to support us in maintaining our quality fostering service for looked after children. The role involves recruitment of foster carers, travel to the homes of our foster carers as required (which will sometimes involve travelling distances), leading occasional projects, running and delivering training and support groups, and taking part in an ‘out of hours’ duty system (3 times a year).

Applicants need to be able to take a flexible approach to working, have proven fostering experience (demonstrating significant experience of working within Children’s Services) and be able to demonstrate outstanding people skills. Applicants must hold a Diploma or BA in Social Work (or equivalent Social Work qualification) and are required to be registered with Social Work England.

To allow our Social Workers to provide a thorough, personal and meaningful service to our fostering families, FCC believe that caseloads need to be manageable. We are a not for profit organisation, putting the needs of our children and carers first and are looking to appoint Social Workers who is as passionate about this as we are.

Application Closing Date: Monday 23rd March, 2020

For more information, including contact details, job description/ person specification and application form, visit:

https://www.fostercarecooperative.co.uk/supervising-social-worker-east-midlands/