Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting foster carers and ensuring the best outcomes for children in care? Gateshead Council is looking for a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join their supportive Fostering Team.
In this role, you will be at the heart of the fostering service, providing high-quality supervision and support to a diverse range of foster carers.
The Role at a Glance
Location: Gateshead
Pay Rate: £31.74 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Ongoing
Key Responsibilities
Supervision: Provide regular support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring they meet the National Minimum Standards.
Assessment: Carry out Form F assessments and present reports to the Fostering Panel.
Support: Facilitate support groups and provide training to carers to enhance their skills and confidence.
Safeguarding: Ensure all safeguarding procedures are strictly followed to maintain the safety and well-being of children in placement.
Collaboration: Work closely with Children's Social Workers to ensure stability and permanency for children and young people.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Qualifications: A degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.
Experience: Proven experience in a Fostering or Child Protection team.
Skills: Strong assessment skills, excellent communication, and the ability to build meaningful professional relationships with carers.
Compliance: A valid enhanced DBS check and a full UK driving license with access to a vehicle.
Why Join Gateshead?
Gateshead Council is committed to "putting people first." By joining this team, you will benefit from a collaborative work environment, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the local community.
Ready to apply? If you have the expertise and the drive to support our foster carers in providing stable, loving homes, we want to hear from you.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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