Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Supervising Social Worker

to join

Five Rivers

, a leading innovative independent fostering agency, "turning children's lives around" since 1989. The role offers a hybrid way of working, with some work completed from home, face-to-face meetings with foster carers across Cornwall, team meetings and formal supervision held in our

Truro

office. You would be joining a thriving and growing community of foster carers and a team of staff with a strong welcoming and child centred ethos.

Five Rivers works from a Trauma informed (ATIC) model with integration across our fostering, residential, clinical and education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. Teams are supported by a psychologist, a therapeutic practitioner, fostering support workers and business support co-ordinators. This alongside manageable workloads mean social workers have the time and resources they need to provide high quality support to their fostering families.

To find out more about our fostering service https://five-rivers.org/fostering/

Your role will include:

Direct support of foster carers within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention. Working within a Trauma informed practice model which is continually evolving in line with research and practice developments. Assist in undertaking initial visits to prospective foster carers and join carer recruitment activities and events. Completion of Form F Assessments Be part of our Children and Young People Participations strategy and events Work in collaboration with all colleagues and managers to achieve a high standard of service to foster carers and young people whilst meeting all Ofsted requirements. Taking part in our Out of Hours support to foster carers on a rota basis.

You will receive:

Professional social work supervision provided by a manager. Group Clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist/clinician. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays each year Access to high quality training & career progression opportunities Market related salary plus on call allowance plus car allowance Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program Enhanced Maternity leave package for mothers who have been with us for over one year. Blue Light Card Simply Health Membership

You will have:

The desire to be a team player who wants to achieve best possible outcomes for all our children and foster carers Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people in social care A formal social work qualification Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England Have a valid driving licence The right to work in the UK.
For an informal chat please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 and press option 2 or e-mail Recruitment@five-rivers.org

Five Rivers Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,755.00-39,547.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Experience:

Social Work: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

SWE (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VA538