Advanced Social Worker - Fostering Team in Exeter, Devon

JOB-20240819-db742659

Advanced Social Worker - Fostering Team - Exeter (UK) - £38 Hourly - Ongoing

Join our dynamic Fostering Team as an Advanced Social Worker in the heart of Exeter, where your contributions make a significant impact on children's lives. Earning an impressive £38 per hour on an ongoing basis, you will play a vital role in supporting and guiding a team of expert Social Workers. This full-time locum position allows you to showcase your leadership skills while fully engaging in complex, challenging cases. In collaboration with the Team Manager for Fostering South, you'll push the boundaries of social work, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and their foster families in South Devon.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum job - As a locum, enjoy the variety and flexibility this position brings, offering you the chance to gain experience across different settings while maintaining work-life balance.
• Competitive pay - Earn an impressive £38 hourly rate, recognising the skill and dedication required in these complex cases.
• Ongoing professional development - With opportunities for in-depth assessments and engagement with complex caseloads, your skills will continually grow and be refined.
• Supportive environment - Benefit from a collaborative team that encourages continual learning and offers mentoring to enhance your professional journey.

What you will do:

• Provide professional leadership and supervision to colleagues within the fostering team.
• Support the day-to-day operations, ensuring an effective service for children and families.
• Manage a smaller, more challenging caseload focusing on children and young people with diverse needs.
• Undertake in-depth assessments, working holistically with foster families in a multi-agency environment.
• Share your expertise through supervision and mentoring to raise practice standards within the team.
• Champion high standards of social work practices and support opportunities for continued learning and development.

Why Exeter?

Exeter offers a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere, perfect for those seeking both professional opportunities and a high quality of life. Enjoy beautiful landscapes, from the historic charm of Exeter Cathedral to the stunning Devon coastline just a short journey away. With a lively arts scene, fantastic schools, and a welcoming community, Exeter is a fantastic place to live and work for social work professionals committed to making a difference. Embrace the adventure and discover all that Exeter has to offer!

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