Senior Practitioner Fostering

Posted 23 August 2023
Salary £36000 - £40000 per annum + benefits
LocationLeicestershire
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Work Fostering
Reference32853_1692810008
Contact NameJamil Olweny

Job description

A Charity is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Fostering Recruitment Team based in the East Midlands. This is a permanent, full-time position that can be hybrid working.

The ideal applicant will have post qualification Fostering experience especially with regards to Fostering Recruitment (Assessment). You will need to possess the drive to match this Charity's ambitions.

Benefits for you as the Senior Practitioner:

  • 0.45p per mile mileage
  • Pension Scheme
  • Health Insurance (Vitality)
  • Gym Membership Contribution
  • Excellent training & development opportunities
  • Additional benefits

Your responsibilities as the Senior Practitioner:

  • Supervising other Social Workers
  • Managing Independent Social Workers undertaking Assessments
  • Contribution to Foster Care recruitment strategies
  • Quality Assurance
  • Deputising for Service Development Manager

Requirements of you as the Senior Practitioner:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A Social Work England registration
  • Significant experience of working in Fostering
  • Experience of supervising staff (desirable)
  • Post qualification experience in Children's Social Work
  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence



Location: Leicestershire/Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire (hybrid)

Salary scale: £36,000 + £40,000 + benefits



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