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We are looking for Fostering Social Workers for this organisation's Fostering service (Placements) around the Vale of Glamorgan . This is full time position that is hybrid working covering the South Wales area. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. About you The successful candidate will ideally have post qualification experience in Fostering (recruitment & assessments) whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. Child Protection, Looked after Children, Duty & Assessment, Adoption, Leaving Care experience can be considered. What's on offer? Salary of £36,124 - £39,513 (Grade 8) depending on experienceSalaries between £40,476 - £44,711 (Grade 9) depending on experienceCar Loan schemeMileage paidGreat pension schemeRelocation package (£8,000) Mileage coveredHybrid workingTraining & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Team Manager to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Tower Hamlets Sounds great, what will I be doing? Our family women refuge's offer holistic support in order to empower women and their children who have experienced trauma to lead their recovery and gain the skills and confidence to move on safely. The Team Manager is responsible for the operational running and strategic direction of the refuge. Providing line management and leadership to the staff team, leading on contract and compliance and the safety, security and maintenance of the refuge, ensuring that the building aligns with our PIPE (Psychologically Informed Physical Environment) building standards and rental income is secured. The Team Manager plays a central role in ensuring the refuge is a safe, trauma-informed, and welcoming space for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. They promote an inclusive, anti-racist, and feminist approach while upholding Hestia's values of respect, dedication, and collaboration. Core responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day service delivery, ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols, and facilitating the safe transition of service users. The manager ensures the team delivers high-quality, person-centred support, particularly for individuals with complex or intersectional needs. In terms of operational and building management, the Team Manager is responsible for maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the refuge in line with health and safety and PIPE (Psychologically Informed Physical Environment) standards. This includes managing relationships with landlords and housing teams, authorising repairs, handling rent collection and arrears, and addressing any security concerns. They also oversee the accurate and timely turnaround of vacant units and uphold positive community relations to ensure the refuge remains a secure and respected environment. The role also involves leading and developing a high-performing team, ensuring all staff are well-supported through supervision, reflective practice, and training opportunities. The manager upholds staffing levels, supports volunteers and students, and manages performance and conduct issues where necessary. Quality assurance and compliance duties include monitoring performance against KPIs, using systems like INFORM and Power BI, handling feedback and complaints, and ensuring financial accountability. They also represent Hestia in strategic planning, external networks, and multi-agency partnerships to strengthen service delivery and community integration. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for The ideal candidate should possess a solid general education, ideally with Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. They should either hold a SafeLives Service Manager qualification or be willing to work towards it. Experience in supervising staff and delivering high-quality support to individuals with diverse needs and risks is essential, as is a strong understanding of risk assessment and management in domestic abuse contexts. A good grasp of performance monitoring, welfare benefits, housing legislation-particularly the rights of domestic abuse survivors under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021-is also required. Applicants should demonstrate a strong background in working within domestic abuse services, whether in the community or in a refuge setting. They must understand and value co-production, ensuring services are developed in partnership with those who use them. Effective communication skills are key, along with confidence in using IT systems such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and Power BI. A clear understanding of safeguarding practices and health and safety legislation is crucial, with the ability to implement relevant policies effectively. The role demands emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure, especially in crisis situations involving traumatised or vulnerable women and children. A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices is essential, as is the ability to work independently within established policies and procedures. Flexibility and the ability to travel within the borough and beyond when required are also necessary for this position. This is a culturally specific service, and as such, it is a genuine occupational requirement that applicants speak one or more South Asian languages in addition to English. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Interviews will be held at our head office on 26th August 2025 Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

A large fostering charity, rated one of the best charities in the UK to work for, is looking for a Foster Carer Recruitment Manager to oversee a recruitment service, assessing prospective fostering families across East London, Hertfordshire, and Essex. This role is a full-time, permanent, home-based position, and the region is rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER You will be: Managing local recruitment in line with the recruitment strategy, making decisions on the suitability of enquirers to proceed to application. Working proactively to meet and exceed enquiry response times, ensuring all enquiries are progressed efficiently within set timescales. Supervising and managing the Assessing Social Workers within the team. Overseeing quality assurance and making complex decisions regarding assessments. Benefits for you: Salary up to £55,600 per annum , including London weighting and home working allowances. 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family-friendly policies. Homeworking 'bundle' including an annual allowance of £750, IT equipment, and a loan for home office setup. Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one. Employee Assistance Programme. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Please follow the instructions on this website or contact Tom McKenna at or via email at for further details. Please ensure you leave your contact details.

Various locations across Liverpool About the Role Work with a team of welfare benefit advisers to ensure effective support, supervision and appraisal Maintain effective admin systems and records, work cooperatively with colleagues, encourage good teamwork and clear lines of communication. Provide specialist welfare benefits advice in person and via digital channels to a small number of clients to support the team target and continuous development. Make home/outreach visits as necessary inc Torus Foundation and Citizens Advice buildings. Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters, negotiating with third parties as appropriate. Prepare and present welfare benefits cases to the appropriate statutory bodies, tribunals and courts as appropriate, up to and including level 2 tribunal. Provide advice and assistance to colleagues across the whole range of welfare issues. Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring, and report preparation. Carry out Quality of Advice Assessments and file reviews in accordance with agreed Advice quality standards and procedures Assist with social policy, providing information to inform CAL Senior Leadership Team Keep up to date with legislation, case law, policies and procedures relating to welfare and undertake appropriate training. General Create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff perform optimally. Ensure that all work meets quality standards and the requirements of the funder Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager. Assist with initiatives for the improvement of services. Keep up to date with Citizens Advice Aims, policies and procedures and ensure these are followed. Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for your own health and safety and that of colleagues. Identify own learning and development needs and take steps to address these with your Line Manager Key holder responsibility, opening and closing the building where necessary. Carry out any other tasks within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service. Requirements 1. Minimum of two years experience in welfare rights advice work 2. Extensive knowledge and experience of welfare benefits legislation. 3. Effective oral communication skills with particular emphasis on negotiating and representing. 4. Effective writing skills with particular emphasis on negotiating, representing and preparing reviews, reports and correspondence. 5. Ordered approach to casework and an ability and willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures. 6. Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines and manage caseload. 7. Ability to use ICT in the provision of advice and the preparation of reports and submissions. 8. Ability to motivate and line manage staff 9. Ability to monitor and maintain own standards. 10. Demonstrate understanding of social policy trends and their implications for clients and service provision. 11. Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equal opportunities policies. About us Citizens Advice Liverpool in partnership with Citizens Advice St Helens and Citizens Advice Warrington are delivering a Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advisory Service to Torus Housing tenants. The Project Supervisor is responsible for supervising and overseeing the delivery of a Welfare Benefits Advisory Service. The supervisor will provide guidance, support, and leadership to a team of Welfare Benefits Caseworkers, ensuring the provision of high-quality welfare benefits advice to individuals and families in need. The role requires strong supervisory, communication, and organisational skills to effectively support the management of the project, monitor caseworkers' performance and adviser consultancy. The project supervisor will also be required to take on some casework for clients who require specialist advice regarding the review/appeals process, prepare clients for appeals tribunals and to represent at hearings where appropriate.

Guide and support social workers to deliver excellent care for children and young people in foster placements. As Principal Social Worker, and a leader of the fostering social work team in the Three Borough Shared Services, you will be responsible for providing supervision and support to social workers who ensure statutory compliance, placement stability, best care planning for children and offering management support to the fostering duty. Joining the Three Borough Shared Services offers a fulfilling career dedicated to high aspirations for children and young people. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, our commitment to excellence remains steadfast. In this role, you will have a significant impact on the lives of young people, fostering their stability, resilience, and future skills. Working Style: At the Three Borough Shared Services, we take pride in our inclusive, impactful and supportive fostering service. We are seeking a passionate and experienced people manager to assist the senior leadership team in effective service delivery of Fostering Duty, Supervision and Support Team and oversight of dedicated social workers and care assistants who supervise, support, and appraise social workers and foster carers. You will be based in the office at least two days a week, with an expectation to attend meetings in all three boroughs to represent the service and understand the local offers in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Westminster City Council. What you'll be doing: You'll support the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice across the fostering team, stepping in to lead in their absence and helping manage daily priorities. You'll supervise, support and guide a team of 5-7 supervising social workers, ensuring consistent quality through case audits, workload planning and professional development. Your leadership will cover all areas of the service, including fostering supervision, private fostering, the PACT and Mockingbird models, fostering duty and panel contributions. You'll also lead the fostering duty rota, maintain oversight of sufficiency and EDT (Emergency Duty Team) offers and ensure the team's work aligns with relevant policies and procedures. This is a busy, hands-on role where you'll provide regular supervision, chair key meetings, lead on recruitment and induction of staff and act as a point of authority for decision-making - from case direction and financial spend to legal interventions. You'll also support the Mockingbird hub, identify training needs and support the delivery of continuous learning and service improvement. You'll work across the three boroughs (Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham) and contribute to our wider goals of improving placement stability and enhancing support for both foster carers and children. For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification What you'll bring You're a qualified and registered social worker with extensive post-qualification experience in statutory children's services. You have a strong understanding of fostering practice and a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and carers. You'll bring supervisory and leadership experience, with the confidence to make key decisions, support complex casework and manage performance with empathy and clarity. You understand the challenges of social work and know how to support your team in delivering high-quality, reflective practice. Your knowledge of relevant legislation is sound - including the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations and fostering standards - and you're confident using data and business tools to monitor performance and plan improvements. You're also skilled in managing your own workload, writing clear reports and using IT systems effectively. Above all, you're someone who leads by example - professional, committed, collaborative and always focused on what's best for the children and families we serve. Why join us At RBKC, we're all in - investing in our people, our communities and our future. You'll be part of the Three Borough Shared Services - a team that values openness, inclusivity and impact. We're proud of our fostering service and continuously look for ways to improve. You'll benefit from excellent training, support with professional development and opportunities to grow into senior roles. Flexible working is available where possible and our employee benefits package supports both wellbeing and career progression. This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to help shape the future of fostering and make a lasting difference to children and carers across our communities. About us Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough. As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all. As Principal Social Worker, you'll live the spirit of we're all in - leading your team through challenges, embedding high-quality supervision and strengthening our fostering offer. Whether it's improving placement outcomes, supporting staff or tackling complex cases, your leadership will help build a stronger service and a fairer borough for everyone. Interview details and role requirements Interviews will be held on the 1st and 2nd September and will be held in person. This role will require and Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS check. Ready to join us? We're all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants. We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

An Award-Winning, privately owned Therapeutic fostering agency, who are part of a successful therapeutic children's care provider who have been rated "Outstanding" via Ofsted are looking for a Supervising Social Worker within a successful team in Kent. This role is full-time, and permanent. You will work from home 4 times a week. Ideally, you will be based in Medway or any area in Kent, as this role has visits to carers in South East London. Benefits for you : Salary up to £46,000 per annum Hybrid Working Car Allowance of £1,500 Pension Scheme Progression Opportunists Loyalty Scheme Additional Discounts Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan click apply for full job details

A large fostering charity, rated one of the best charities in the UK to work for, are looking for a Foster carer Recruitment Manager to oversee a recruitment service, in assessing prospective fosting families that covers East London, Hertfordshire and Essex. This role is full-time, permanent, home-based position, and within this region it is rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER You will be: Managing local recruitment in line with the local recruitment strategy Making decisions on suitability of enquirers to proceed to application. Working proactively to meet and exceed enquiry response times, ensuring all enquiries are progressed efficiently within set timescales. Supervising and managing the Assessing Social Workers within the team Overseeing quality assurance and making complex decisions in relation to assessments Benefits for you: Salary up to £55,600 per annum , including London weighting and home working allowances 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy) Family friendly policies. Homeworking 'bundle' including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one. Employee Assistance Programme Fantastic learning and development opportunities. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 0 or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

A UK wide large Fostering Agency is looking for a HOME BASED Supervising Social Worker to work from home covering Uxbridge, Herts, and East Berkshire area. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary package up to £43,000 per annum Car allowance of £1500 25 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays Contributory pension Scheme Additional Bonuses including share options Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Monthly visits to the foster carers Work with colleagues on the placement arrangements for young people moving on Take part in foster care recruitment and marketing activity Prepare and support carers and children when attending court Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna, Associate Director, on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!

A good rated, family owned Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to play a key role in ensuring that they continue to provide an excellent service to children, foster carers, and placing authorities. As the supervising Social Worker, you will be covering a caseload of foster carers over the South London region . This role is full-time and permanent, plus home-based. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary up to £47,000 Generous Annual leave of 30 days Performance related bonus scheme Career Progression Opportunities Regular training and development Additional Discounts Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

As the Team Manager within the Hampshire Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Hub , you'll lead a vital service delivering expert mental health crisis interventions. You'll manage a skilled team, ensure legal compliance and work closely with partners including the Mental Health Trust and Police. Your leadership will shape service delivery, maintain quality standards and ensure person-centred, legally sound responses to Mental Health Act requests. Strong operational oversight, performance monitoring and stakeholder collaboration are key to this pivotal role. We want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You'll lead a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values the diversity and breadth of experience, skills and knowledge each member of the team brings. Here's what one of our team members has to say: "I've been with Hampshire AMHP service for the past 7 years. I appreciate how responsive, supportive and flexible our AMHP leads are. Apart from amazing working relationships within the team, we have also established great working relationships with our Trust colleagues, and we support each other in achieving better outcomes for people in Hampshire who find themselves in crisis." What you'll be doing: Lead with purpose: Support and inspire a dedicated AMHP team, championing wellbeing, high-quality practice and legal excellence. Drive quality care: Ensure every Mental Health Act assessment meets the highest standards, with full compliance to legislation and safeguarding frameworks. Shape the future: Play a key role in strategic planning and service innovation, ensuring a responsive and effective 24/7 AMHP provision. Collaborate with impact: Tackle complex, high-risk cases and build strong partnerships across agencies using your expert legal knowledge. Grow talent and performance: Oversee workforce planning, development, and performance, creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Lead with resilience: Support emergency planning, service continuity, and a forward-thinking approach to challenges and change. What we're looking for: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification. Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Practitioner Psychologist, registered with the relevant professional body. Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice. Proven leadership in managing complex cases, supervising staff and making senior decisions Strong analytical skills in risk assessment, problem-solving and data interpretation. Excellent communicator with experience in report writing and stakeholder collaboration. Flexible and organised , able to work shifts as we provide a 24-hour service. Why join us? Professional development: Continuous learning opportunities and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Enhancements: Our AMHP Team Managers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum, as well as a further allowance. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, OT, AMHP, Mental Health Nurse, Team Leader, Case Manager, Social Care Manager, Welfare Manager.

An Independent Fostering Agency that are passionate about helping others are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team based in South London. This is a full time, permanent position with working from home and the office. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary up to £53,000 per annum Work from home opportunities Bonus scheme of £7,200 per annum Generous annual leave Travel Allowance - £3,000 Pension Scheme Productivity Bonus Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Regular supervision visits to foster carers, children and young people Maintenance of full recording of contacts and visits with foster carers, including identifying their strengths, and areas that need further development. To support foster carers in meeting the needs of children in placement Ensure that statutory Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards are adhered to. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Residential Childcare Support Worker Salary : Unqualified: Base salary of £29,112.72 to £30,008.16 on successful completion of probation period Qualified Salary: Base salary of £30,641.52 (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Specific Hours : 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts) Location : Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) & Soham Area Camden The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in our Greater London homes and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you'll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential. Main Responsibilities You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care, in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment. A vital part of your role will be providing the young people with emotional and social support, helping them to develop meaningful relationships with other children and adults, as well as encouraging them to become involved with local communities. You will encourage and enable each young person's self-esteem to be raised in a positive manner and ensure that they are respected and valued. Encourage, support and enable each young person to make positive life choices and achievable levels of independence that help them develop to their full potential, and receive the essential care and attention. Responsible for a high level of recording. Great emphasis and importance is attached to the recording of events and observations which will include young people's daily and monthly progress, updating of children's files, child protection records, notification to appropriate people and health and safety checks. Continually assess the children and young peoples' needs. Under the direction of your manager, and other appropriate personnel, you will be responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of care plans. You will work closely with your manager, your team, the health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals. You may also be involved with the young people's families, especially when supervising contacts. Encourage and support the young people with all of their daily living needs in line with their individual care plan. Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well balanced diet. Required Attributes Have the ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach Be self-motivated with a positive nature Be sensitive and reflective Have the ability to listen and empathise Be able to work individually and within a team Have experience working in the care sector or residential care Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification. Be willing to work some Bank Holidays Benefits A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role Weekly rota on rotation 08:00am-20:00pm i.e. (1 week) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday= 36 hours. (2 week) - Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday= 48 hours Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month Waking Night contracts are also available 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays) Holiday increase per year - 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours) Pension scheme after a qualifying period Enrolment and funding to required qualification Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

An Essex based Local Authority is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their growing team around the South area of Essex . You will be supporting foster families in this area, as well as running support groups and working with children. As the Fostering Social Worker, you will need to have experience of working within a fostering or adoption team and have experience of handling comprehensive caseloads. Ideally, within a local authority. Benefits for you : Salary of up to £44,000 per annum Generous Annual leave Pension Scheme Retainer of up to £7,500 after 3 years Up to £8,000 towards relocation Parking Permit Flexible Working Healthcare Additional Bonuses Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

A well-renowned multiple service providing Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker covering North Oxfordshire . As the Supervising Social Worker, you will be supporting and developing the skills of the foster carers around Banbury, Bicester, Faringdon areas. This role is a home-based full-time, permanent position and a competitive salary of up to £41,000 . The ideal candidate will have experience preferably within a fostering or adoption service. Benefits for you: Salary up to £41,000 per annum The flexibility to work in a partly home-based role Annual leave of 27 days + 8 public holidays + birthday off Car Allowance - £0.45p per mile + £100 per month Contributory pension Private healthcare Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Supervision and Management of carers Contribution to Foster Carer & Social Worker training Partaking in the out-of-hours duty rota Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

A well-renowned multiple service providing Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their Kent Service . As the Supervising Social Worker, you will be supporting and developing the skills of the foster carers within North Kent, and you will be based from home 3 days a week. This role is a hybrid-based full-time, permanent position and a competitive salary of up to £41,000 plus car allowance . Benefits for you: Salary up to £41,000 per annum The flexibility to work in a partly home-based role Annual leave of 27 days + 8 public holidays + birthday off Car Allowance - £0.45p per mile + £100 per month - £1200 per annum Contributory pension Private healthcare Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Supervision and Management of carers Contribution to Foster Carer & Social Worker training Partaking in the out-of-hours duty rota Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Children's Services Team Leader Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area) Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Salary : £29,484 per annum. Additional overtime is regularly available About us: LCS are a leading provider of semi-independent accommodation and support for young people leaving care. Our aim is to support young people towards living independently and to achieve their dreams and aspirations. We provide young people with high quality accommodation and support them to overcome hurdles, become independent and create a welcoming environment. We support young people aged 16 and over, a number of whom have complex needs including dealing with experiences of trauma and/or loss. About you: You will join our management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The primary tasks will include supervising a team of support workers as well as undertake some direct support work yourself. You will be given excellent support and coaching from one our experienced Operations Managers, including regular supervision and formal training opportunities. You will hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Have experience of working with young people affected by experiences of trauma and loss Have experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues Knowledge and experience in staff management Must be able to work well under pressure and to time limited deadlines Have good skills in building relationships and keeping young people at the centre of service thinking and planning Must have excellent leadership skills Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle Main responsibilities: To provide keywork to a number of young people, so that they achieve their aspirations and are supported to become independent To provide management including regular individual and group supervisions to the support work team To represent the service positively to a variety of young people, their families and partner agencies To contribute to our Out of Hours Duty Rota To ensure staffing rotas are prepared well in advance and to ensure cover in the event of staff absence/sickness To contribute to leading the team in delivering a safe and high quality service, including chairing regular team meetings and modelling a positive and child-centred culture To write, assess and review the quality of Initial Needs and Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Critical Incident Reports To deputise for the Operations Manager as required To communicate with young people and their parents/carers, to empower them to make informed decisions and to advocate on their behalf when appropriate To maintain contact with the young person's parents/carers where appropriate and in consultation with the responsible local authority To maintain appropriate links with the community in which the young person is placed To support young people to access education, employment and volunteering opportunities Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Accredited Training Employee Discount Scheme Pension Scheme LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP

Supervising Social Worker Contract type: 1-year fixed term Maternity Cover Contract Salary: From £37,000 depending on experience Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Rainham, Kent Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance , 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years' of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Rainham is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker, who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the Foster Parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with Foster Parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with Foster Parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current carers. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. INDCOMMP

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker - ASYE Applications Welcome Salary: £31,201 to £33,003 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, Rising to 35 Days upon Length of Service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid - Covering our Foster Parents across Leeds We are excited to welcome newly qualified social workers to join our fostering agency. This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Newly Qualified Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Yorks & Lincs. We understand the challenges and opportunities that come with starting your career, and our dedicated team is committed to providing you with the support you need to succeed. From day one, you will benefit from a robust induction program designed to familiarise you with our processes and best practices. Our experienced team will be there to guide and mentor you every step of the way, ensuring you have the resources and confidence to thrive in your role. You will be supported through the CPEL programme which we fully support in conjunction with universities. We value the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm that newly qualified social workers bring, and we encourage you to apply to become part of our supportive and dynamic team. If you are newly qualified or in the process of gaining your qualification this year, we would welcome your application. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. ABOUT THE ROLE: Our Yorks & Lincs team are looking to recruit a Supervising Social Worker/ASYE to join our established team to support our Foster Parents and Young People within Leeds. Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For an informal discussion about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Allister Carroll - Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.