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Supervising Social Worker | Independent Fostering Agency | Derby

• Locum Supervising Social Worker required to join a not-for-profit Independent Fostering Agency
• Hybrid working - 1 day in office per week
• Office base: Derby
• You must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration
• Experience of working directly with mainstream foster parents needed
• Must have Fostering experience from an Independent Fostering Agency, Local Authority or other similar setting
• Supervising and supporting foster families, in looking after children and young people within their homes and contributing to the recruitment and assessment of new foster families
• Monthly visits to foster placements as well as supervision visits & unannounced visits
• Monthly child progress reports
• Pay rate £35-£38ph
• Initial 3 month contract which could lead to permanent

To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call Davina Cripps on 07385 031109 or email [email protected]

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