Jobs

Supervising Social Worker – Kent

We are looking for a dedicated and dependable Supervising Social Worker to work in conjunction with our Head Office in Dartford, Kent. The successful applicant will be working with foster carers and looking after children in London and the southeast.  A full driving licence and use of a car are essential along with a willingness to travel.

UK Fostering is a young and dynamic Independent Fostering Agency. We have offices in the North West, the South East, the Midlands and the North East.

We work hard to achieve positive and sustainable changes in children’s lives and support our foster families to a very high standard. The successful applicant has a passion for children and young people, excellent organisational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, excellent communication skills and the ability to analyse situations accurately.  You must be flexible and supportive in meeting the needs of the children and foster carers we support.

The job description includes the following aspects:

• Supervision of pool of foster carers
• Form part of a 24/7 Out of Hours rota to support our foster families
• Form F assessments and panel presentation
• Monitoring and complying with all safeguarding aspects
• Participation in all aspects of the organisation including supporting and training for foster carers

Salary of £26k – £38k pa, depending on skills and years of experience. The job requirements include relevant social work qualifications, Social Work England registration and appointment is subject to further reference and checks including an enhanced DBS check.

UK Fostering is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to safer recruitment practices.

If you would like to be part of our team, please get in contact with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply – Please send us your latest CV in email to [email protected]

Foster Carers (Midlands, North East, North West, South East)

Are you perhaps looking for a change of career or get a better work/life balance? Then have you thought about becoming a foster carer?

Role:

We are looking for a caring, patient, and resilient people, to care for children and young people that are not able to live with their own families for a period of time.  The child will live in your home as part of your family whilst you work as part of a team to support them through a difficult time of their life.

Essential:

– a spare bedroom which can comfortably fit (as a minimum) a single bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers
– realistically have the time to look after a child/young person

– a genuine interest in caring for young people, as well as respecting and valuing them as individuals

– an ability to show love and care to children who may struggle to accept it

– be able to take children to and from their school, attend any required meetings and regular training sessions

– good standard of spoken English language

– basic IT skills (or willingness to learn)

Desirable:

– access to pc/laptop/tablet

– good standard of written English language

– to be at home full time (but if you work part-time or work from home, we can discuss)

– able to drive, or would be willing to learn (but if you are living in a large city with lots of good transport links, we can discuss)

Experience:

Full training is provided but any previous experience of being a parent, childminder, foster carer, or working with children or vulnerable adults can be beneficial. If you have limited experience don’t rule yourself out, come and talk to us.

Remuneration:

You do not get a salary as a foster care but a weekly allowance is paid when you have a child or young person living with you. This is to cover the costs of caring for a child e.g. food, clothing, pocket money etc.

– Starting allowance range – £393 to £658 per week

– Additional grants and allowances e.g. festival allowance and child summer holiday grant

Higher allowances are for children with additional needs such as parent and child placements, children with medical needs, or young offenders.  Allowances will also increase with your level of experience.

Other Benefits:

– Initial and regular, ongoing training to support your role as a foster carer

– Your own social worker to support you with fostering
– 24/7 telephone support

– support groups/social meetings for foster carers locally to get to know each other

– activities and days out for children and/or the whole fostering household

– Fostertalk membership, which includes useful advice and information on tax and insurance, as well as discounts for fostering households etc.

Already Fostering?

If you are currently fostering and not satisfied with the support you are getting, you can consider transferring to UK Fostering.  We would be happy to discuss your situation and the transfer process with you.

UK Fostering and UK Fostering NE have been rated as Outstanding (in all areas) by Ofsted in our recent inspections.

For more information call give us a call on 0345 222 0518 (local rate number), email [email protected] or leave your details via this link https://ukfostering.org.uk/become-a-foster-carer/