Fostering Supervising Social Worker

Our client Rotherham MBC is looking for a Fostering Supervising Social Worker to join their service. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker who has: A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. A minimum of two years' working fostering service. Experience as a Supervising Social Worker and in completing Form K Assessments for kinship carers. Strong assessment, analysis and recording skills. The ability to promote an empathetic understanding of the needs of looked after children. Experience of delivering assessment, training, support and supervision to foster carers. A sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding responsibilities. A good understanding of the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services (2011).Key Duties/Areas of Responsibility Provide a local and personal social care service for vulnerable customers and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities Carry out investigations and planned assessments, providing written evidence based reports for highly complex cases Assess a customer's needs in accordance with Council policy and within the relevant legislation, including joint assessments with other relevant bodies, developing preventative intervention strategies and support services Develop support plans, identify, negotiate and ...