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Supervising Social Worker

Employer
CareTech UK
Location
Croydon, Greater London
Salary
£37500/annum
Closing date
1 Dec 2020

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Job Sector
Care & Social Work
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Fostering Support Group is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK.

We are recruiting a Supervising Social Worker to join our team due to business growth. The Supervising Social Worker will manage a caseload of 10 – 14 foster carers, provide a high quality service and support to service users, proactively manage the referrals and placements and partake in the recruitment of new carers.

Essential

* DipSW or equivalent qualified

* 2 year’s social work experience in a fostering environment

* Ability to understand and respond to clients and customers’ needs

* Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and customers

* Able to keep up to date with Legislation and current child care best practice

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications/e-mail

* Follow a Safer Recruitment Practice by completing a Children’s Application prior to interview

CareTech Values

* Friendly, passionate and caring nature

* Positive, pleasant and approachable

* Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives

* Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths

* Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Reward and Benefits

* Full Time Contract

* Remote Working

* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

* Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

* Competitive Salary

* Dedicated learning and development programmes

* Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic

* Free DBS check

* Refer a friend scheme’ reward system – earn up to £250 per referral

* Pension scheme

* Annual Employee Awards Evening

* Employee recognition schemes

* CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend’s grants.

What We Do!

Fostering Support Group (FSG) has been placing children and young people with families for more than 20 years in London and South East England. We are dedicated to supporting our foster carers to the highest standards, and focus on meeting the needs and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people in our care

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.

If you have not heard back within 14 days please consider your application to be unsuccessful on this occasion

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