Qualified Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker (Fostering) - Trafford We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Social Worker to join a leading, family-owned independent fostering agency. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in supporting foster carers to provide safe, nurturing, and stable environments for children and young people, directly contributing to transforming lives. Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise a dedicated caseload of 12 foster carers, providing high-quality guidance and support visits. Ensure compliance with all regulatory frameworks and child safeguarding procedures. Collaborate with local authorities to maintain up-to-date care, placement, and pathway plans. Facilitate foster carer reviews, identify training needs, and contribute to support group workshops. Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant case recordings and manage essential documentation.

Participate in the out-of-hours support rota to ensure continuous care coverage.

Qualifications:

Must be a qualified and registered Social Worker. Proven professional experience in fostering, safeguarding, and complex care planning. Strong communication and analytical skills with a steadfast commitment to professional development. Ability to handle caseloads effectively while maintaining rigorous standards of documentation. Full commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What we offer:

Competitive annual salary of up to £42,400, inclusive of car allowance. Hybrid working - 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office Comprehensive benefits package, including private dental and medical insurance. 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off. Company pension scheme with contribution options and life assurance. Ongoing opportunities for career progression and specialised professional training.

To Apply:

If you possess the expertise and ambition to improve outcomes for children and young people, please submit your up-to-date CV, detailing your full employment history, Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.