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JOB-20241107-791d94d2We are on the hunt for a dynamic Supervising Social Worker to join our vibrant Fostering Team in the heart of London, UK. As a Supervising Social Worker, you'll be part of a team that values innovation and provides unparalleled support to its foster carers, ensuring each child's needs are met in a caring and nurturing environment. This permanent position with a salary of £50,000 annually offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families. Situated in bustling London, this role presents an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive, and rewarding environment. Perks and Benefits:- Full Time, Permanent role: Enjoy the stability and security of full-time employment that allows you to fully immerse yourself in this rewarding career. - Continuous Professional Development: Access to diverse training programmes designed to hone your skills and advance your career. - Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balancing professional commitments with personal time, offering flexible working arrangements. - Collaborative and Supportive Team: Work alongside a team of professionals who are as committed to helping children and carers as you are. - Vibrant London Location: Experience the buzz of London with its rich culture, history, and accessibility. What you will do:- Provide regular support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance to care effectively for children, prioritizing their well-being and development. - Conduct comprehensive assessments of foster carers, including Form F assessments, and carry out annual reviews to ensure continued suitability and compliance with regulations. - Identify training needs and facilitate access to relevant training opportunities for foster carers, fostering their growth and development. - Collaborate closely with other professionals, including social workers, education staff, and healthcare providers, to ensure a holistic and unified approach to each child's care. - Address all safeguarding concerns promptly and in accordance with statutory guidelines, maintaining a safe and secure environment for children. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Living and working in London offers an unparalleled experience with its diverse communities, historic landmarks, and vibrant arts scene. Opportunities abound for both professional and personal growth in this iconic city. Embrace this chance to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in children's lives while enjoying everything London has to offer. Join us and turn your career into an adventure! Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Sanctuary Personnel

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Lydd, Kent. The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £36,000 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Maintain records of placements, using electronic case recording systems, e.g. case recording, placement agreements, assessment reports, carer reviews, carer supervision and child progress reports, initial visits and Form F assessments.</li><li>Mange and supervise support workers in line with agreed support packages.</li><li>Preparation of statements and reports to the court or child protection conferences as requested by the placing Local Authority.</li><li>Attend and participate in childcare reviews, case conferences and other meetings as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the referral process ensuring through matching of children with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or ASD to carers.</li><li>Liaise with the Placements Coordinator regarding referrals, matching considerations and meetings. Carry out negotiations between Credo Care and placing authorities with respect to the placement of children.</li><li>Ensure that the child’s care plan is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the placing authority and in consultation with the child’s social worker, foster carers, parents. Etc as necessary.</li><li>Assist in the identification and commission of appropriate therapeutic resources for children and organise their attendance.</li><li>Assist in the identification of home tuition, appropriate educational and/or work placements for young people and assist in preparation for leaving care.</li><li>Organise and support carer groups, children’s groups and training courses as required, including Skills to Foster Courses.</li><li>Advise children and young people of their rights and assist in the use of the complaints procedure as necessary through a variety of communication methods.</li><li>Attend team meetings on a regular basis to share information and best practice regarding children in placement.</li><li>The post holder will be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.</li><li>Maintain a professional image and standard of presentation both personally and corporately.</li><li>Undertake any other duties at the request of the Directors, dependent upon the post holder’s area of expertise, knowledge and skills, regarding the level of responsibility afforded by the post held.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.</li><li>Experience of community and/or group work.</li><li>Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Norwich. The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £36,000 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Maintain records of placements, using electronic case recording systems, e.g. case recording, placement agreements, assessment reports, carer reviews, carer supervision and child progress reports, initial visits and Form F assessments.</li><li>Preparation of statements and reports to the court or child protection conferences as requested by the placing Local Authority.</li><li>Attend and participate in childcare reviews, case conferences and other meetings as appropriate.</li><li>Liaise with the Placements Coordinator regarding referrals, matching considerations and meetings. Carry out negotiations between Credo Care and placing authorities with respect to the placement of children.</li><li>Ensure that the child’s care plan is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the placing authority and in consultation with the child’s social worker, foster carers, parents, etc as necessary.</li><li>Assist in the identification and commission of appropriate therapeutic resources for children and organise their attendance.</li><li>Assist in the identification of home tuition, appropriate educational and/or work placements for young people and assist in preparation for leaving care (where appropriate).</li><li>Organise and support carer groups, children’s groups and training courses as required, including Skills to Foster courses.</li><li>Advise children and young people of their rights and assist in the use of the complaints procedure as necessary through a variety of communication methods.</li><li>Attend team meetings on a regular basis to share information and best practice regarding children in placement.</li><li>The post holder will be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.</li><li>Undertake any other duties at the request of the Directors, dependent upon the post holder’s area of expertise, knowledge and skills, regarding the level of responsibility afforded by the post held.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.</li><li>Experience of community and/or group work.</li><li>Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based for an Independent Fostering Agency based in Bexleyheath. The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £42,000 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Manage a caseload within the framework of supervision to effectively meet the needs of children and foster carers in line with national minimum standards.</li><li>To ensure that information systems and records are effectively maintained in order to provide up to date and accurate information upon which decisions can be made.</li><li>To maintain a personal awareness of legislation, agency policies and procedures, acting in line with these to ensure a high quality of service delivery.</li><li>To attend regular training and compile a portfolio to evidence CPD in line with the professional capabilities framework.</li><li>To provide the agency with high quality assessments of back up carers, long term matching and ant appropriate assessments within the role.</li><li>To visit foster carers every two – four weeks and to provide appropriate support to 12/13 families &amp; complete timely monthly reports and upload to database.</li><li>To undertake annual review meetings and complete a report for the annual review of foster carers and to present to the fostering panel.</li><li>To attend and participate in case conferences, reviews, planning meetings and any other meetings that may be required and to represent the independent fostering agency &nbsp;at such meetings.</li><li>To liaise and consult with others involved in the care of the child.</li><li>To prepare for and undertake monthly visits to foster carers and complete monthly reports and risk assessments as required by the agency, Local Authorities and the courts.</li><li>To advise children and young people of their rights and to assist them in implementing the complaints procedure as necessary.</li><li>To work flexibly to accommodate the needs of the panel, support groups and out of hours work as required.</li><li>To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate depending upon the post holder’s expertise, knowledge, experience and skills, in keeping with the level of responsibility afforded.</li></ul>
Requirements of this role:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines to ensure compliance with Health &amp; Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.</li><li>This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England).</li></ul>
Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment &amp; Assessment Team to work Full Time based in Medway.The salary for this Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is up to £50,068 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.</li><li>To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.</li><li>To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.</li><li>To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the Social Worker).</li><li>To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.</li><li>To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management.</li><li>At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.</li></ul>
Requirements of the Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Service to work full time based in Haringey.The salary for this permanent Supervising Social Worker job is up to £50,083 per annum. Main duties: <ul>
<li>To undertake Assessments within the required timescales in accordance with the Framework.</li><li>To assess and identify levels of risk and need and deliver protective or supportive service for children with a child protection plan.</li><li>To implement care plans by working in partnership with parents and colleagues from other agencies to effect better outcomes for children with Child Protection Plans.</li><li>To accommodate children and young people and initiate care proceedings when appropriate.</li><li>To formulate care plans in partnerships with children and young people, their families and other providers of care and assistance based on these assessments.</li><li>To produced courts statements and when required, give evidence in court on behalf of the Local Authority.</li><li>To promote the welfare of children in need with particular regard to their age, sex, health, race, religion, culture and life experience as appropriate.</li><li>To provide verbal and written reports to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, planning meetings and reviews.</li><li>To maintain and develop up to date relevant skills and knowledge of current legislation, policy and social work practice.</li><li>To take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users and ensuring an effective use of time and resources.</li><li>To attend and actively make use of supervision and performance appraisal.</li><li>To contribute through team meetings and organizational events to the development of the service.</li><li>To maintain accurate and up to date electronic case records in line with policies and procedures.</li><li>To ensure that all expenditure on cases is properly authorized and recorded, and that cases with financial packages are regularly monitored and reviewed.</li><li>To act as duty office on a rota basis as required by line management.</li><li>To report any concerns about abuse or malpractice by colleagues in line with the Council’s Whistle Blowing Policy.</li><li>These activities may be varied from time to time to meet the changing needs of the service.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Supervising Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.</li></ul>
Contact: This Supervising Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, a progressive and committed recruitment agency, is thrilled to present an opportunity for a full-time, permanent Social Worker position within the Fostering Team, based in South London. The role offers an annual salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000.Benefits:<ul>
<li>Pension Scheme: Contributory pension to support your long-term financial security.</li><li>Hybrid Working: A flexible working arrangement, allowing a balance between remote work and office-based duties.</li><li>Generous Annual Leave: Adequate time off to rest and engage in personal interests.</li><li>Continuous Professional Development: Access to training and career progression opportunities.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Wellbeing support available to you and your family.</li><li>Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate within a dynamic team of social care professionals.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Recruit, assess, and provide comprehensive support to foster carers, ensuring compliance with national fostering standards and regulations.</li><li>Undertake in-depth assessments of potential foster carers, providing recommendations to the fostering panel.</li><li>Offer ongoing supervision and professional guidance to foster carers, addressing any challenges they face.</li><li>Work in close collaboration with children's services, fostering panels, and external agencies to ensure children's needs are effectively met.</li><li>Actively participate in care planning meetings, reviews, and relevant training sessions.</li><li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with legal and regulatory frameworks.</li></ul>
Requirements for this Social Worker Role:<ul>
<li>A recognised degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Proven experience in fostering, child protection, or a related field.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.</li><li>Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Fostering Social Worker

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, a forward-thinking and dedicated recruitment agency, is excited to offer a new permanent position for a Social Worker within the Fostering Team, based full-time in East London. The salary for this role ranges between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum.Benefits:<ul>
<li>Pension Scheme: A contributory pension to help safeguard your financial future.</li><li>Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both from home and in the office, supporting a balanced work-life routine.</li><li>Generous Annual Leave: Ample time to unwind and pursue personal interests.</li><li>Ongoing Professional Development: Access to training and career advancement opportunities.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Wellbeing support for both you and your family.</li><li>Supportive Team Environment: Work within a cohesive team of social care professionals.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Recruit, assess, and provide support to foster carers in accordance with national fostering standards and regulations.</li><li>Carry out detailed assessments of potential foster carers and offer recommendations to fostering panels.</li><li>Offer ongoing supervision and guidance to foster carers, addressing any challenges they may encounter.</li><li>Collaborate closely with children’s services, fostering panels, and external agencies to ensure the needs of children are met.</li><li>Participate in and contribute to care planning meetings, reviews, and training sessions.</li><li>Keep accurate and up-to-date records in line with legal and regulatory requirements.</li></ul>
Requirements for this Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A Degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Proven experience in fostering, child protection, or a related area.</li><li>Strong understanding of the relevant legislation and regulations.</li><li>Exceptional communication, assessment, and report-writing abilities.</li><li>Capable of working independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.JOB-20241107-791d94d2

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering (Supported Lodgings) Team to work full time based in Medway. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £50,385per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective supported lodgings providers.</li><li>To contribute to the recruitment of supported lodgings providers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.</li><li>To work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.</li><li>To supervise approved supported lodgings providers and support their work with young people transitioning to independent living.</li><li>To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social workers).</li><li>To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.</li><li>To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collaboration with Senior Management.</li><li>To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England.</li><li>To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) to approved child and family practitioners.</li></ul>
Requirements of a Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li><li>Experience in fostering recruitment related activity.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker - Fostering (Supported Lodgings) Team

Location: Hayes UK 
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum 
Contract: Permanent/Full-time

About the Role:

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker seeking a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Our client is looking for a highly motivated Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering Team, providing crucial support to foster carers and ensuring that the children in their care thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a key role in transforming the lives of vulnerable children. You will work collaboratively with foster carers, children, and professionals, ensuring that children receive the care and support they need to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
<li>Provide direct supervision and support to a caseload of foster carers, helping them deliver high-quality care for children.</li>

<li>Conduct regular visits and assessments to ensure the welfare and progress of children in placement.</li>

<li>Work closely with foster carers to identify training needs and support their professional development.</li>

<li>Attend and contribute to fostering panels, care reviews, and multi-agency meetings.</li>

<li>Ensure all documentation and records are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements and local policies.</li>

<li>Participate in the recruitment, assessment, and approval of new foster carers.</li>

<li>Offer advice and guidance on complex cases, drawing on your professional expertise to support foster carers in managing challenging situations.</li>
</ul>

About You:

We are seeking a compassionate and organised social worker who thrives in a team environment and is committed to promoting positive outcomes for children in foster care. You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with foster carers, children, and professionals alike.

Essential Requirements:

<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification) recognised by Social Work England.</li>

<li>Current registration with Social Work England.</li>

<li>Demonstrated experience working with children and families, ideally within a fostering or looked-after children's team.</li>

<li>A thorough understanding of the Fostering Regulations (2011), National Minimum Standards, and relevant legislation.</li>

<li>Strong assessment and report-writing skills, with an eye for detail.</li>

<li>Ability to manage a varied caseload while meeting deadlines and targets.</li>

<li>A commitment to continued professional development, with a proactive approach to learning and training.</li>

<li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>
</ul>

What's in it for You?

<ul>
<li>Career development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.</li>

<li>Ongoing training and professional development tailored to your needs and aspirations.</li>

<li>The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people by supporting foster carers to provide a safe and stable home.</li>

<li>A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working options and a generous holiday allowance.</li>
</ul>

Why Join the Team?

You will be part of a well-established organisation that is committed to the well-being of children and foster carers. With a focus on achieving the best outcomes for children, the team fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. You will have access to excellent resources, training, and support, helping you to grow professionally while making a positive difference every day.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a passion for fostering and making a lasting difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this job is managed by Sanctuary Personnel on behalf of its client. If you apply, Sanctuary Personnel will receive your details and be in touch to progress your application.

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