We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Senior Social worker to join the fostering team for Wigan Council.
Main tasks
Hold a caseload of approximately 8 Family and Friends Foster Carer households.
Supervise 1 supervising social worker and 2 fostering support workers - providing monthly reflective and case management supervision and quality assurance of their work.
Using Power BI to track data to ensure compliance of visits, annual reviews, etc.
Undertake screenings requests for regulation 24 and viability assessments to make informed decisions whether a visit should progress.
Support workers at relevant meetings and chair placement stability meetings when required.
Support the team manager and cover their role when they are not in.
You will be/have:
* A qualified social worker
* Registered with Social Worker England
* Enhanced DBS check
* A proven social work background across children and families social work
* Knowledge of relevant Fostering Services legislation standards and regulations
* Experience of working in a fostering team and experience of supervising staff
* A car owner / driver
* Good organisational and analytical skills
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on 0114 700 3804
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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