Supervising Social Worker

Fosterplus ScotlandSupervising Social WorkerSalary: Up to £35,500 per annum, dependent upon experienceBenefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash PlanLocation: Glasgow (office based in Hillington / hybrid working), supporting foster carers across Glasgow and surrounding areasCare Inspectorate Rating: Very GoodThis is an exciting opportunity to join Fosterplus Scotland and make a real impact. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive team, contributing to the continued development of our fostering services across the Glasgow region.With a Glasgow-based office and a flexible hybrid working model, you will benefit from a balance of office collaboration and home working.About UsFor almost 30 years, Fosterplus has proudly supported foster carers across Scotland, with local, dedicated teams of social workers who are always close by. Together, we offer consistent support, regular groups and welcoming family events that help our fostering community feel truly connected.Everything we do is focused on ensuring young people have the opportunity to live in a family where they are valued, encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.All of our offices are rated 'Very Good' by the Care Inspectorate, demonstrating the high standards of care we provide to children and families. Our Glasgow fostering team supports foster families and children across Glasgow, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire, Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Argyll and Bute.Role RequirementsSupport foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster careSupport and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young peopleEnsure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in Fosterplus policies and proceduresProvide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with Fosterplus' Operational StandardsWork in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within foster families, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasksEnsure each child and foster carer is fully compliant in respect of all key documentationAttend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of carePromote participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local communityParticipate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F AssessmentsYou Must HaveA Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with SSSC or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensivelyConfidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes challenging situationsFull driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicleAbout YouYou will remain calm under pressure, particularly in emotionally challenging situationsYou will demonstrate strong professional curiosityYou will have the ability to engage others and work collaboratively with creativityYou will be able to make timely and effective decisions and lead by exampleYou will understand when to consult with or defer to othersCurious to find out more? Chrise Grundy Hoban, our Head of Operations, would love to speak with you - call her on (phone number removed) for an informal conversation.If you're passionate about changing lives, we'd love to hear from you-apply now and we'll be in touch with you shortly!No agencies please.Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus.The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Glasgow, SCT-G4 0TR