Fostering Supervision and Support Social Worker
Salary: From £38,220 up to £42,839 per annum, pro rata
Grade: JK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours)
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Join our Fostering Service and help us continue our outstanding work in supporting local children in local placements.
About the Service
Fostering North Yorkshire is a county service committed to developing excellent practice. Compounded of two large teams across North Yorkshire with dedicated roles, we provide the supervision and support to our approved foster carers.
We embed our core values of providing and supporting local children in local placements. We are extremely proud of our Children and Families Ofsted report, rating us as ‘Outstanding’ in all provisions across our children’s social care services.
About the Role
The successful candidate will join a county fostering service committed to developing excellent practice in line with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards. You will need to be committed to developing excellent outcomes for children through creating productive working relationships with a wide range of services to support our fostering families.
What we’re looking for
- Social Work England Registered professional
- A confident practitioner who can develop our foster carers to meet children’s needs
- Familiarity with the assessment process for foster carers and the standards that need to be met
- Commitment to seeking excellent outcomes for children through building productive working relationships with a wide range of services to support our fostering families
Why Join Us
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro‑rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays
- Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Fitness Discounts: Discounted gym memberships at various gyms across the county
- Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high‑street and online retailers
- And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We also commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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