Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker - Swindon

An established fostering agency is currently seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Workers to join their supportive team. This role is designed for a practitioner who values having a genuine voice within their organisation and thrives in an environment where creativity and professional passion are encouraged. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping positive outcomes for children and families.

• Location: Based in Swindon
• Caseload: Two post available - 1 covering Oxford and Swindon & 1 covering Gloucester and Swindon.
• Purpose: To provide high-quality supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care.
• Culture: A collaborative atmosphere that prioritises professional growth, manageable workloads, and a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefits: Includes a competitive salary, hybrid working, car allowance (45p per mile + £100/month), and comprehensive healthcare cashback via Medi Cash.
• Growth: Clear pathways for career progression into senior practitioner or leadership roles.

• Supervise and support a manageable caseload of up to 13 fostering families.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with carers and multi-agency colleagues.
• Ensure all safeguarding protocols and fostering legislation's are strictly adhered to.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the service by sharing ideas and innovative practices.
• Participate in a telephone-only out-of-hours support rota to assist carers when needed.
• Facilitate therapeutic support and guidance to help carers navigate complex challenges.

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