Job Description

Exciting new opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker! -Permanent, Full time, Lancashire

Are you seeking a new opportunity as a Qualified Social Worker, one where you can help to make a difference and be part of a well established organisation and passionate team environment? Working for a non for profit fostering Agency serving the North West, who are committed to delivering high quality and caring homes to children and young people.

The role:

To cover the Lancashire and wider North West area supervising and supporting a small caseload of fostering families and children.Provide ongoing supervision to foster carers and support the children to achieve the best outcomes possible. Work with and collaborate with an experienced and supportive team working with strong values and ethos.Be involved in the recruitment, training and assessment of prospective foster carers.

The good bit and benefits:

Excellent Training & Professional Development: Teams are invested in with ongoing training and supportHybrid & Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits youEmployee Assistance Programme: Access to Health Assured for external, independent supportGenerous Annual Leave (24-29 days plus Bank Holidays)

The ideal person:

You will ideally be qualified in social work children & families with knowledge and experience of foster care.Your ability to work within a team environment and using own initiative will be key as will your ability to communicate effectively and be able to support your teams.Leadership qualities with the flexibility to attend assessments, and families where needed and to have a positive and 'can do' attitude.

In return you will be rewarded with a great place to work and the opportunity for further development.

Interested? Have what it takes? Please apply now!

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