Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Support – Children – Croydon Council Salary: Grade 14 £51,522 - £53,607 Permanent – 36 hours per week Hybrid working Our fostering support team is growing. We are seeking qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join us and work together in driving the service forward. Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of foster carers. Supervising foster carers of various levels of complexity, including assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure the welfare of the children in their care. Reviewing foster carer approvals. Working within a professional network to meet the needs of children and young people. The role will involve you using a range of systemic ideas in your work, including promoting a practice philosophy which seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies which support them to understand, manage, and respond to risk. Essential Requirements: Qualified and registered Social Workers / Advanced Social Workers who are Social Work England registered and have completed your AYSE. Experienced in making assessments, implementing plans, and delivering interventions. Skilled in managing complex cases and competent in presenting cases in court with demonstrable professionalism and empathy. Experience of working in a statutory setting is desirable but not essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a creative approach to conveying compelling messages. Why Join Us: In Croydon, our Children's Services has an established Systemic Practice model, experienced leaders, and high support for practitioners. We celebrate diversity and are committed to delivering excellent social work practice and services to our children and families. We also offer the following: Experienced Social Workers at various levels in our teams. A highly diverse workforce. Reflective supervision actively promoted and supported. Manageable caseloads to ensure high standards of practice. An established team to help you settle in and offer expertise. Benefits: Highly competitive compensation package. Accredited Systemic Practice training. A range of CPD opportunities. 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more. A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%. Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop, and specialize in your career. Management development programmes. Investment into your wellbeing. Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts, and more). We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance. Closing date:

19 January 2025 @ 11:59pm Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement: Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

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