Supervising Social Worker - Independent Fostering Agency, County Durham

A therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency is looking for Supervising Social Worker covering a case load over the North Durham/Tyne & Wear area. This role is a full-time & permanent position. The ideal Social Worker will have experience as a Supervising Social Worker preferably within the private sector. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: The flexibility to work in a partly home-based role Competitive annual leave + public holidays Car Allowance + mileage Laptop & mobile phone Contributory pension Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Supervision and Management of carers Recruiting & Assessing prospective new carers Contribution to Foster Carer & Social Worker training Partaking in the out-of-hours duty rota Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) Experience of working with Looked after children Experience of working within Fostering (desirable) Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Location: North County Durham Salary Scale: £28,000 - £33,000 Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities