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Supervising Social Worker - Haverhill - Suffolk - 40k pa

An exciting opportunity to join our small but busy team, Little Acorns are currently seeking a Supervising Social Worker to fill a permanent full-time vacancy. You will support the agency in ensuring all government legislation, Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards are complied with. Our Supervising Social Workers have a caseload of no more than 6 fostering families (plus one Assessment) to enable the level of support that we pride ourselves on. This is an office-based role offering some flexibility for home working when appropriate.

Job Specification

Visit and assess potential Foster Carers, completing comprehensive Form Fs and presenting them to an independent Panel.

Provide support, supervision and training to Foster Carers to provide a safe and appropriate environment for young people in their care

Enabling and challenging the safe practice of Foster Carers and ensuring continued suitability and competence

Participate in Annual Reviews of Foster Carers

Maintain accurate recording in all aspects of the fostering task and ensuring Foster Carers are recording appropriately

Completing and reviewing comprehensive Risk Assessments

Working with Foster Carers to ensure CIC Care Plans are continually monitored and worked towards

Ensuring Family Safer Care Plans are current and comprehensive

Undertaking bi-annual unannounced visits

Participate in the Out-of-Hours Duty Line

Assist with facilitating Activities, Support Groups and Training

Develop links between the community and the agency to enable young people to participate fully in the life of their local community

Promote positive relationships between Little Acorns Service Users and all professional personnel and supporting agencies

Act at all times in accordance with all Regulations and Guidelines as laid down by all relevant Government legislation.

Requirements

At least 2 years or more post-qualifying experience in Fostering with an IFA

A passion for providing the best outcomes for Children in Care

Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of professionals

Desire to contribute to the further development of the agency

A commitment to your own personal and professional development

Transferable social work skills and a flexible approach

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