Senior Supervising Social Worker

Location: North West London

Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 per annum after 18 months)  £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum  £1,500 OOH allowance per annum  £500 OOH referral allowance per annum& £4,184 London weighting per annum- (if eligible)

Hours:

35 Hours per week

Contract:

Permanent - Full-time

Location:

Home-based, with regular travel required to support children and young people in foster families in East, West , North London, Essex & Hertfordshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days in South and Central London As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are.

We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. TACTinvests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development.

This means that we have been able to investuniqueprojects like TACT Connect , our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services.

All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. We will also invest in your learning, supporting your growth and development during your employment with TACT. You will be encouraged to attend personal and professional development opportunities and will have access to learning and resources to empower you to advance your knowledge and skills.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in theUK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT.

As a Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT London & South East, you will be a part of our fantastic team of professionals, working with our organisational values here at the heart of our everyday practice. The successful candidate will ideally be based in or around East, West, North London, Essex & Hertfordshire, as travel to these areas will be required.

Alongside travel to attend staff meetings and team away days in South and Central London The main role requirements for this role include:
An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with the Social Work England A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Experience in supporting and supervising foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.

Experience in group work and/or delivery of training. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.

Experience of working with/supporting looked-after children and their foster carers. Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently. Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars. TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package, including: 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays. Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.

45p per mile for business travel. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family-friendly policies.…