Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Our client Medway council is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
• To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount.
• To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• To work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
• To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.
• To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency groups and other professional meetings.
• To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.