Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people by reinvesting our surplus in their futures.
We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our team in the South and South East service, covering Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, IOW and East and West Sussex.
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will provide crucial support to our Foster Carers throughout the South. Your role will be central to ensuring the well-being of both our foster carers and the children in their care, operating from an office rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support foster carers with a manageable caseload, ensuring high levels of supervision and intervention.
- Work within a trauma-informed practice model, offering therapeutic practice support.
- Complete Form F assessments and participate in children and young people's strategy events.
- Take an active role in recruitment planning and attending recruitment activities throughout the region.
- Provide out-of-hours support to foster carers on a rota basis.
Why Join Five Rivers Child Care?
- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave.
- £4,500 car allowance in addition to your salary.
- Continuous professional development supported by our Learning & Development Team.
- Membership to the Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme.
- Access to a Blue Light Card for discounts and offers.
- Employee Support Programmes and enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution).
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme and long service recognition scheme.
Requirements:
- Formal Social Work Qualification.
- Valid Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK.
- Excellent written and IT skills.
- Strong communication and active listening abilities.
- If you have experience in fostering or the passion to make a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you!
Application Process:
To apply, please fill out an application form or contact our recruitment team at 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,755.00-£39,547.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- SWE registration (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
