Charles Hunter Associates

Supervising Social Worker

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team.



ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL CARE WALES - YOU MUST HAVE UK EXPERIENCE



About the role


The role of the supervising social worker is to recruit, assess, and assist foster carers in their task of providing care to a child in care, with the aim to improve the child's well-being and life chances by promoting the individual outcomes for children.


Work may include assigning cases, reviewing case activities, determining training and developmental needs, training employees, providing technical direction, reviewing worker performances, and initiating corrective action, when necessary, under the direction of other staff members.

You will be expected to participate in the out of hours service.



About the role


It is essential you have a degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and previous experience in Children's Social Work.

Previous experience in Fostering would be ideal, however we would consider candidates within Front-Line Services, Adoption, Child Protection, Children in Need and Looked After Children.

It is essential you have a full driving license and access to your own vehicle.


What's on offer?



  • Excellent salary up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)

  • 25 days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays

  • Hybrid/flexible working

  • Travel Package - 45p per mile with additional £100 per month care allowance

  • Career development

  • Manageable caseload


Job type: Full-time / Permanent



For more information, please get in contact:


Sarah Tomlin - 07425 728375


stomlin@charecruitment.com




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