Supervising Social Worker - Doncaster

Are you a qualified Social Worker looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people who live with fostering families?

We are looking for passionate and committed Supervising Social Workers to join our North Fostering Service which covers Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. You will be based at our office in Doncaster.

The North Fostering Service covers a wide geographical area, including Rotherham, Leeds, Beverley, Hull, Brighouse, Barnsley, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, York, Kirklees, Skegness, Dewsbury, Castleford, Wakefield and Bakewell.

Five Rivers currently have opportunities for one permanent, full-time Supervising Social Worker and two fixed-term, full-time Supervising Social Workers for a period of twelve-months each. We are a growing service who puts children first without exception. We value and support our Foster Carers and practitioners and are determined to improve outcomes for children through collaboration and co-production.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a supportive and experienced fostering team where your practice will help foster carers provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people…an opportunity to turn children's lives around and make a real difference.

At Five Rivers, we work with an Attachment and Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model, bringing together fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible everyday experiences and outcomes based on identified needs for children and young people. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary network supported by psychologists, therapeutic practitioners, foster support workers and business support colleagues, giving you the tools and expertise to deliver high-quality, relationship-based practice.

To find out more about our fostering service visit: Fostering Children with Five Rivers Child Care UK

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be at the heart of our fostering service, supporting, supervising and developing foster carers so that they are confident and competent, valued and equipped to meet the individual needs of the children and young people in their care.

You will have a relational approach and work in partnership with Local Authorities, internal and external professionals; and you will undertake reviews, and complete high-quality reports and recording, and be part of care planning activity that evidences strong practice and decision making.

You will also contribute to foster carer recruitment, attend fostering events, support assessments and help shape the continued growth and success of the Service.

We are looking for someone who brings warmth, curiosity and professional confidence to their work; a reflective, child-focused practitioner who can work independently while being an active and positive member of a collaborative regional team.

Essential Requirements

• A genuine and heart felt commitment to improving outcomes for children and keeping them at the centre of all practice and decision making.
• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families; fostering experience is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of fostering, safeguarding, attachment and trauma informed practice.
• Strong assessment, communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence to manage a varied caseload, complete statutory driven tasks within specified timescales.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• The confidence to appropriately challenge, as well as encourage and support foster carers.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Join Five Rivers?

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year.
• Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
• Group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician
• Simplyhealth Medical Cashback Plan.
• Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave package for employees with over one year's service.
• Professional Social Work Supervision provided by an experienced manager.
• Access to high-quality training, reflective supervision and career progression opportunities to support your professional development

How to Apply

Please complete your application form in full and return it to [email protected] or call 01722 435750 (Option 2) for further information.

we are happy to arrange an informal call with the service manager for this role

If you are shortlisted for the role, you will be invited to attend a formal interview process, where you will have the opportunity to meet members of the leadership team and complete questions developed by our Young Recruiters.

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