Senior Supervising Social Worker (SSW) - Gloucestershire/Bristol
We're seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to join our team covering Gloucestershire/Bristol, working 4 days a week primarily from home.
Application closing date: Monday 29th July, 2024
Salary Range:
£31,707- £33,421
per annum*
*dependent on experience. (£39,634-£41,777 per annum FTE)
32.8 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Location:
Gloucestershire/Bristol
Remote Worker
Home working/Some travel required
Role Type:
Part time*
30 hours per week
4 days a week
Monday-Thurs 9am-5pm
*Role includes taking part in an ‘out of hours’ duty system approx. 4 times a year.
Other Benefits Include: car allowance, home working allowance, 45p a mile travel, ‘out of hours’ payment, 10% employer contribution pension scheme.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic SSW to join our friendly and unique fostering charity, working primarily from home, but with regular opportunities to meet with colleagues both regionally and agency wide.
There will be involvement in recruiting, assessing, supervising and supporting Foster Carers to support us in maintaining our quality fostering service for looked after children. The role involves recruitment of Foster Carers, travel to the homes of our Foster Carers as required (which will at times involve travelling longer distances), leading occasional projects, running and delivering training and support groups, and taking part in an ‘out of hours’ duty system (approximately 4 times a year).
Applicants need to be able to take a flexible approach to working, have proven fostering experience (demonstrating significant experience of working within Children’s Services) and be able to demonstrate outstanding people, report writing, organisation and recording skills. Applicants must hold a Diploma or BA in Social Work (or equivalent Social Work qualification) and are required to be registered with Social Work England on commencement and for the duration of employment.
To allow our Social Workers to provide a thorough, personal and meaningful service to our fostering families, FCC believe that caseloads need to be manageable. We are an ethically driven charity, putting the needs of our children and carers first and are looking to appoint a Social Worker who is as passionate about this as we are.
Does this sound like you? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Links to find out more about this role
What does a Senior Supervising Social Worker Do?
Senior Supervising Social Worker- Gloucestershire/Bristol job ad PDF
To discuss this role further, please contact:
Steve Field – Director of Childcare or Barbara Bull – Deputy CEO/Head of HR on 01684 892380.
To apply for this role
Job Description / Person Specification
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Contact our HR Team:
Please download our application form via the link and email your application to:
(HR Department)
FCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures Barring Service. CVs will not be accepted; all applicants must complete an application form.