Supervising Social Worker - Maternity Cover
Pay:
£32,822 p.a. + £750 Homeworking Allowance p.a + £1,500 OOH Allowance p.a. Hours:
35 Hours per Week Contract:
Fixed Term Contract - 11 Months - Maternity Cover Location:
Yorkshire. Applicants should be able to travel across North, West, East and South Yorkshire for home visits to support carers and children. Travel also requires the post holder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We know that we cannot provide exceptional levels of care without our staff, so we prioritise their wellbeing. As a hybrid working organisation, we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff. TACT is a foster care charity that invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults, our expanding TACT Education Service and our newly established Health Service. Come and join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team and be part of our amazing team of professionals whose vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people. Main Role Requirements:
An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England Post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Suitable experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 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. Suitable 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. The successful candidate will be required to travel to visit foster families located in Yorkshire. There will also be the requirement to travel anywhere within the region to attend staff meetings and team away days. Benefits: 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family-friendly policies. Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one. Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions). Fantastic learning and development opportunities. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date:
Midnight – Monday, 6th January 2025 Interview Date:
Wednesday, 15th January 2025 (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.
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Pay:
£32,822 p.a. + £750 Homeworking Allowance p.a + £1,500 OOH Allowance p.a. Hours:
35 Hours per Week Contract:
Fixed Term Contract - 11 Months - Maternity Cover Location:
Yorkshire. Applicants should be able to travel across North, West, East and South Yorkshire for home visits to support carers and children. Travel also requires the post holder to attend staff meetings and team away days. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We know that we cannot provide exceptional levels of care without our staff, so we prioritise their wellbeing. As a hybrid working organisation, we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff. TACT is a foster care charity that invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults, our expanding TACT Education Service and our newly established Health Service. Come and join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team and be part of our amazing team of professionals whose vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people. Main Role Requirements:
An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with Social Work England Post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Suitable experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 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. Suitable 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. The successful candidate will be required to travel to visit foster families located in Yorkshire. There will also be the requirement to travel anywhere within the region to attend staff meetings and team away days. Benefits: 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy). Family-friendly policies. Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one. Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions). Fantastic learning and development opportunities. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date:
Midnight – Monday, 6th January 2025 Interview Date:
Wednesday, 15th January 2025 (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.
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