Fostering Social Worker | Devon

Position: Fostering Social Worker  | Devon
Location: Pilton

Fostering Supervising Social Worker

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Supervising Social Worker | Fostering, Supervision & Support | North & Mid Devon
Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join Devon County Council's North & Mid Fostering Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated fostering service committed to supporting foster carers and ensuring children and young people experience safe, stable and nurturing placements. The team plays a vital role in providing supervision, guidance and support to foster carers while ensuring compliance with fostering regulations and best practice standards.

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will work closely with foster carers across North & Mid Devon, promoting high-quality fostering practice and supporting carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in their care.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing supervision, support and professional advice to foster carers
Conducting foster carer visits and statutory supervision
Completing unannounced visits and annual foster carer reviews
Undertaking quality assurance activities
Supporting the recruitment, assessment and ongoing development of foster carers
Assisting with the delivery of training for prospective and existing foster carers
Ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards for Fostering and Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011
Promoting permanence options and understanding of legal frameworks for children cared for within family and friendship networks

Requirements

Social Work qualification
Social Work England registration
Right to Work in the UK
Successful completion of ASYE
Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care

Experience with in Fostering services or the ability to demonstrate highly transferable skills from a related children's social work setting
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong understanding of fostering legislation, regulations and safeguarding practice
High-quality assessment, recording and planning skills
Ability and willingness to work across the North & Mid Devon area

Working Arrangements

Location:

Taw View, North Walk, Barnstaple, EX31 1EE

Hours:

37 hours per week
Social Workers must be available to undertake visits and meet service requirements
Occasional home working may be available and can be discussed at interview

Pay & Benefits

Up to £36 per hour depending on experience
Supportive fostering service with strong professional networks
Opportunity to make a lasting difference to foster carers and children
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy