JOB-20240819-db742659
Earn £38 hourly in this full-time, ongoing opportunity as a Supervising Social Worker within Social Care based in North Devon and the Exeter & East teams. This dynamic role provides a chance to impact the lives of foster carers and children while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work.
Perks and benefits:
- In addition to your competitive hourly salary, this role offers the benefit of working across multiple locations, allowing you to experience the diverse landscapes and communities of North Devon and Exeter & East.
- Enjoy flexibility with remote working options, giving you the perfect work-life balance. Expand your professional network and build your career with significant opportunities for personal and professional growth. Benefit from the autonomy and variety that locum work can bring, keeping each day fresh and exciting.
What you will do:
- Provide support, advice, and supervision to foster carers, ensuring safe and thriving placements aligned with National Minimum Standards for Fostering and Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011.
- Conduct unannounced visits and annual reviews, contributing to quality assurance processes.
- Assist in the delivery of training sessions for prospective and existing foster carers, fostering high standards of professional practice.
- Champion children’s welfare and have up-to-date knowledge of fostering regulations and legal options available to ensure the best possible outcomes.
- Exhibit exceptional communication and relationship skills, managing your time effectively across multiple responsibilities.
Skills & Experience:
- Hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
- Have satisfactorily completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Demonstrate robust post-qualifying social work experience within children and families.
- Possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Have a sound understanding of fostering regulations and legislation.
- Experience working within fostering services or with transferrable skills from previous roles.
- Strong time-management, recording, and planning skills.
- A willingness to work throughout the South Fostering area, ensuring you can meet service needs efficiently.
With North Devon and Exeter as your backdrop, you’ll find a delightful blend of countryside charm and city comforts. From the rugged coastline to vibrant cultural experiences, this region offers the perfect setting for both work and leisure. Discover why living and working here is not just a career move — it's an adventure.
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