Join an Outstanding Independent Fostering Agency in Manchester!

Hampton’s is collaborating with a highly esteemed Independent Fostering Agency, renowned for its “outstanding” rating, to find an enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join their dedicated team in Manchester. This role offers flexibility of hybrid working, with up to two days per week based at the Head Office in Manchester.
The Role:

This position involves providing a comprehensive and flexible social work service to foster carers and young people. 

Key responsibilities include:

– Managing and supervising a caseload of approved foster carers.
– Monitoring and evaluating the continued suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing, and learning environment for children and young people.
– Ensuring that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved, and the standards expected.
– Working in partnership to identify any needs within the foster family, such as respite, activities, holidays, and contributing to all relevant meetings and tasks.
– Contributing to foster carer annual reviews within required timescales, providing written evidence of competence, and presenting annual review reports to the panel as required.

About You:

Candidates must hold a Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England or an equivalent UK body. Additional qualifications and experience include:

– Proficiency in IT and electronic communications, including Microsoft Office.
– Experience working with foster carers and young people (desirable).
– Experience completing Form F Assessments of foster carers (desirable).
– Proven ability to produce high-standard reports.

What's on Offer:

– Competitive Salary: Up to £38,000 + £3500 car allowance.
– Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home up to three days a week.
– 38 days annual leave. inclusive of bank holidays.
– Your Birthday Off
– Sick Pay: Support during times of illness.
– Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

Recruitment Timeline:

The selection process reflects the client’s commitment to excellence. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Initial screenings will commence shortly, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will receive an offer contingent on satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your application form along with a current CV.

Hamptons is an advocate for diversity and equality in the workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, and support for necessary adjustments during the recruitment process and employment is assured.