Supervising Social Worker (Permanent)

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to children and young people? A well-renowned Independent Fostering Agency that provides multiple services is looking for a Supervising Social Worker in Cardiff covering a case load over South Wales. This role is a full-time, permanent position

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to take on caseloads in South Wales. You will largely work from home/in the community, with up to 1 day in the Cardiff office per week.

About the client

The client is part of a wider community, providing fostering, residential, educational services for young people in the clients care. The client is a child centred service, putting well being of children and young people first in everything they do.

Benefits.

• 26 days holiday (including your birthday) plus bank holidays.
• Career Progressions and excellent opportunities to grow.
• Team days out and staff engagement activity days
• Perks, Freebies and discounts.
• Staff and carer recommendation bonuses.

It is essential that you

• Have a valid driving license, and access to car.
• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Dip-SW/CQSW)
• Be a registered social worker in Wales or open to registered.
• Can manage your own small caseload, giving support and guidance when necessary and help them to develop their skills.
• Are committed to provide wrap around support to our foster carers by participating in an out-of-hours on call service..

You will ideally

• Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential.
• Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues.
• Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people.
• Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people.
• Want to actively contribute to the growth and development of the Fostering service.
• Be a strong team player and be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have good IT skills
• Speak Welsh, though not essential

Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.