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Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team
August 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team
Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team
Permanent, Full Time
£34,712 to £46,751 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Community-based worker
Closing Date: 6th September #####
The Children and Families Service champions the development and well-being of children, young people, and families. Our mission encompasses shielding children from neglect and abuse, while working collaboratively with partners to provide early assistance, family support, and effective social work interventions. We believe in building resilience, knocking down barriers, and fostering a brighter future for every child and young person.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to welcome you to our busy, friendly and enthusiastic fostering team.
The role of Supervising Social Worker within Fostering
You will support, monitor and develop local authority foster carers in accordance with relevant regulations to safeguard the wellbeing of Children in Care. Duties include:
Qualifications and Skills:
- A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or master's in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in social work, backed by your up-to-date understanding of legislation and guidance.
- Experience in establishing strong partnerships with agencies and communities.
- Decisiveness and risk assessment abilities that showcase your ability to make sound decisions.
- In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need.
What's in it for You:
A Chance to Shape Lives: Be part of a culture that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and compassion. You'll play a crucial role in promoting the well-being and development of children and young people, ensuring they have a brighter future.
Make A Real Impact: watch our 'No Magic' Children & Families video
Why Essex? We're not just a county - we're a diverse canvas stretching from serene Constable Country to lively M11 corridors. Your career journey with us will be anything but ordinary. Explore ancient towns and the freshest cities - Colchester, Basildon, Harlow, and more await your vibrant contributions.
Apply via our Working for Essex website.
To read more about us please visit: Children & Families
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.