Supervising Social Worker IFA South Wales - Permanent

Senior Supervising Social Worker - Independent Fostering Agency

Location: Bridgend (Office-based with Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £36,420 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time position

About the Role:

Hoop Social Work are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join a well-established Independent Fostering Agency. This is a fantastic role for an individual passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in foster care.

As part of a supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, development, and well-being of fostered children and young people. Your expertise will help guide and support foster parents, ensuring they provide a nurturing and safe environment that promotes positive outcomes for the children in their care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to foster parents and their families, ensuring outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Monitor and assess the competence and suitability of foster parents, helping them maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Educate and ensure foster parents fully understand the fostering task, expectations, and procedures, as per the organisations' policies.
• Deliver regular supervision and maintain records in line with the IFA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and address any additional needs within the foster family, such as respite care, therapy, or activities. Ensure all children and foster parents are fully compliant with key documentation.
• Contribute to meetings and reports, assisting Commissioning Teams in addressing individual care packages.
• Promote children and young people's involvement in agency development and local community opportunities.
• Participate in 'out of hours' support services and day duty systems as required. Occasionally conduct initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

Benefits:

• Company car allowance £2,000
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance policy
• Employee discount scheme
• Medical cash plan

We Are Looking For:

• A Qualified Social worker with professional registration (Social Work Wales or equivalent)
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
• Willingness to travel frequently, including occasional overnight stays
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes difficult situations
• Full driving licence

To Apply or for More Information:

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment on or send your CV for consideration.