Senior Supervising Social Worker
Closing Date: 1st January 2025.
Please note: St Cuthbert’s Care reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications is received prior to the closing date.
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (you will need to work flexibly to meet regulatory requirements. For example be part of the 24/7 out of hours duty rota).
Location: Head Office, Fostering North East, Newcastle.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic Senior Supervising Social Worker to contribute to our Fostering service by providing the safest and best outcomes for our Children and Young People. You will be part of an experienced, ‘can do will do’ fostering service and work closely with foster carers, children, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
You will have:
• A recognised Social Work qualification and have professional registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working within a Fostering Agency.
• Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of Ofsted standards, relevant legislation, and child safeguarding procedures.
• The ability to carry a small caseload.
• The ability to support colleagues in practice, leading by example.
• The willingness and ability to travel out of hours to meet the needs of the service.
• The ability to support team learning and development.
• A full driving licence with access to a car for business use.
Benefits
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How to apply
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If you would like to discuss your application further, please call our recruitment line on 0191 228 8803 or alternatively email recruitment@stcuthbertscare.org.uk
Please note: We are unable to employ candidates requiring international visa sponsorship.