Senior Supervising Social Worker - Fixed Term

The Children’s Family Trust (CFT)
Ofsted Outstanding | Independent Fostering Agency | Registered Charity

Immediate start

Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - 3 month contract
Salary: Up to £45,390 per annum, dependent upon experience
Location: Remote, supporting Foster Parents in Newark, Lincoln and surrounding areas

Benefits

• £4,800 Car Allowance
• £1,200 OOH
• Low case load
• 30.5 days' holiday (pro-rata for fixed term roles)
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension
• On-site Free Parking
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

About Us:

The Children’s Family Trust is a well-established Ofsted Outstanding Registered Charity and Independent Fostering Agency providing a wide range of foster placements.

We believe our Foster Carers are our most valuable resource and are committed to offering them high levels of support and training. We work closely with Local Authority partners and place the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children at the centre of everything we do.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We value respect, inclusivity, compassion, and professionalism, and we expect all staff to work in line with these principles.

Your Duties:

• What you'll be doing:

• Support, supervise, and develop Foster Carers to provide safe and nurturing placements
• Promote the welfare, care, and development of foster children so they can achieve their full potential
• Contribute to the recruitment, assessment, and training of prospective Foster Carers
• Support the identification and development of suitable placements
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff where appropriate
• Supervising, Advising and Supporting less experienced staff on practice issues
• Undertaking tasks delegated by the Registered Manager/Practice Team Manager
• Developing the CFT’s services within the region
• Provide specialist expertise in an agreed area of social work practice, contributing knowledge and skills which will benefit CFT on a wider scale
• Work collaboratively within a friendly, supportive team
• Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis
• Undertake initial home visits and Form F Assessments

You Must Have:

• A Social Work qualification
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent
• Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing
• A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
• The willingness and ability to travel within the East Midlands region
• Form F experience
• Full driving licence