Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker | South Wales

Seeking a dedicated and insightful Supervising Social Worker to join an IFA based in Cardiff. This role is designed for a practitioner who is passionate about elevating the standards of foster care and ensuring that every young person receives a tailored package of support. The successful candidate will join an organisation that prioritises professional pride and provides a clear trajectory for career advancement.

• Location & Coverage: Based in Cardiff, covering a manageable caseload across the South Wales region.
• Caseload Management: Maintaining low caseloads, typically responsible for up to 13 fostering families to ensure high-quality intervention.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for structured career progression into senior roles with ongoing support for specialist training.
• Financial Package: A competitive salary based on experience, supplemented by a £100 monthly car allowance and various performance and service bonuses.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated therapeutic wellbeing sessions and a comprehensive life assurance scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, alongside a flexible working approach.

• Carer Supervision: Providing robust support and guidance to a caseload of 13-15 fostering families, helping them to refine their skills and reach their full potential.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring all care delivered meets the high standards of Compass Fostering and adheres to current fostering regulations and childcare law.
• Assessment: Conducting objective professional assessments of children and young people to identify and meet their specific needs.
• On-Call Support: Participating in a regular out-of-hours on-call rota to provide essential wrap-around support for foster parents.
• Service Growth: Actively contributing to the dynamic growth of the fostering service through creative and reflective practice.
• Safeguarding: Upholding rigorous safeguarding protocols and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislative requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must hold a Social Work qualification and be registered (or eligible for registration) with Social Care Wales
. Proven experience in fostering or child social care (such as Looked After Children teams) is essential. While not a requirement, the ability to speak Welsh is highly desirable.

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