Overview
Job Title: Supervising Social WorkerLocation: Office / regionally based from our Devon OfficeContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £36,000 - £46,000 dependent on experience
This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Pathway Care.
We are a leading independent fostering agency, part of National Fostering Group, serving the South West – from Gloucester to Cornwall, including the centre of Bristol, Weston, Somerset, Exeter, Plymouth and the M5 corridor.
We currently work with over 80 foster carers for more than 100 children and 12 parent and child placements.
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About the Group – we are officially rated as a Great Place to Work ****
83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
With over 20 years of experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers.
All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either 'Outstanding' or 'Good'.
We also offer a 4-day working week – this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay, following a successful 6-month probationary period and as a performance-based benefit.
Responsibilities
Help vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future.
Supervise and advise foster carers, ensuring both carers and children receive the support they need to thrive.
Visit homes, keep in touch with both carers and young people and act as an essential point of contact.
Work as a safeguarding champion with everyone's best interests at heart.
Collaborate with specialist clinical teams to identify and provide the right support, from occupational therapy to art therapy and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory.
Maintain safety, wellbeing and quality standards for all children and young people within the agency.
Qualifications & Experience
BA or MA degree in social work.
Registered with the appropriate professional body.
Full driving licence.
Previous social work experience, especially with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs.
Confidence, innovation and an open-minded approach to supporting carers and children.
Benefits
Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One Moment in Time + 8 bank holidays + up to 5 extra days purchase).
Life Assurance.
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
"Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to first-class mental health support services and physical health checks.
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering a wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme and Critical Illness Cover.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
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