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Supervising Social Worker - London - £38k annual
| Posting date: | 02 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £34,000 to £38,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | travel allowance; hybrid work, |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2024 |
| Location: | City of London, London, UB8 1EX |
| Company: | HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Permfoster_1727881238 |
Summary
Duties
- Provide placement reports on a frequency in line with Fostering Innovations practise and agreed with the placing authority
- Participate in gathering evidence for the Training Support and Development Standards
- Operate at all times according to Fostering Innovations policies and procedures
- Keep appropriate records of all work undertaken and in accordance with regulations and Fostering Innovations policy
- Maintain data management of all information regarding foster carers and referrals in line with GDPR, Data Protection and Fostering Innovations policies; storage, retention, archive, and access to information
- Attend supervision, team meetings and staff days
- Obtain and review feedback from foster carers regularly
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
- Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety and child protection
- Report any concerns to Fostering Manager.
Development
- Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training for foster carers
- Participate in carers team meetings and workshops
- Contribute to the strategic business development of the venture to facilitate the organisations operational growth and position
- Seek to improve the service provision within the venture
- Continue in your own professional development
- Fully participate in creative meetings and discussions towards development
- Support the training team in implementing any agreed developments
- Respond to team and organisational developments as required
- Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations as required
Finance
- Be familiar with funding streams as required
- Be economical with resources to improve financial impact of your
department e.g. photocopying, printing, etc.
- Ensure all expenses are authorised by the Fostering and Care Manager
- Comply with the finance policy in relation to petty cash and staff expense procedure