Job Details

andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt;andlt;div style=and#34;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #3f4e55;and#34;andgt;andlt;h2andgt;Fosterplus Scotlandandlt;/h2andgt;andlt;h3andgt;Supervising Social Workerandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;andlt;strongandgt;Salary:andlt;/strongandgt; Up to -35,500 per annum, dependent upon experienceandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Benefits:andlt;/strongandgt; -3,000 Car Allowance, 30 daysand#39; Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme andamp; Medical Cash Planandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Location:andlt;/strongandgt; Glasgow (office based in Hillington / hybrid working), supporting foster carers across Glasgow and surrounding areasandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Care Inspectorate Rating:andlt;/strongandgt; Very Goodandlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;This is an exciting opportunity to join Fosterplus Scotland and make a real impact. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive team, contributing to the continued development of our fostering services across the Glasgow region.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;With a Glasgow-based office and a flexible hybrid working model, you will benefit from a balance of office collaboration and home working.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;About Usandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;For almost 30 years, Fosterplus has proudly supported foster carers across Scotland, with local, dedicated teams of social workers who are always close by. Together, we offer consistent support, regular groups and welcoming family events that help our fostering community feel truly connected.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Everything we do is focused on ensuring young people have the opportunity to live in a family where they are valued, encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;All of our offices are rated and#39;Very Goodand#39; by the Care Inspectorate, demonstrating the high standards of care we provide to children and families. Our Glasgow fostering team supports foster families and children across Glasgow, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire, Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Argyll and Bute.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;Role Requirementsandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Support foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster careandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young peopleandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in Fosterplus policies and proceduresandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with Fosterplusand#39; Operational Standardsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within foster families, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasksandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Ensure each child and foster carer is fully compliant in respect of all key documentationandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of careandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Promote participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local communityandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Participate in an and#39;out of hoursand#39; support service on a rota basisandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessmentsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;You Must Haveandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;A Social Work qualificationandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Professional registration with SSSC or equivalentandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writingandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The willingness and ability to travel extensivelyandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Confidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes challenging situationsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicleandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;About Youandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;You will remain calm under pressure, particularly in emotionally challenging situationsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;You will demonstrate strong professional curiosityandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;You will have the ability to engage others and work collaboratively with creativityandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;You will be able to make timely and effective decisions and lead by exampleandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;You will understand when to consult with or defer to othersandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;pandgt;Curious to find out more? Chrise Grundy Hoban, our Head of Operations, would love to speak with you - call her on (phone number removed) for an informal conversation.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;If youand#39;re passionate about changing lives, weand#39;d love to hear from you-apply now and weand#39;ll be in touch with you shortly!andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;No agencies please.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Glasgow, SCT-G4 0TR