Therapeutic Supervising Social Workers

Job Description

Do you want to be part of a Trailblazing TeamTrue Fostering are a truly ground-breaking, exciting organisation, inspiring others in the field of Therapeutic Fostering. If you are passionate about facilitating real change, with a team who understands trauma,and uses a Therapeutic Fostering Assessment then talk to us.We are now recruiting Therapeutic Supervising Social Workers to work alongside our empathic listeners, children support workers and Therapeutic Foster Parents.Area: West midlands, East Midlands withfurther regions developing though expansion .Salary. From £31K -£36K negotiated according to experience and skill setContact Alison Gregory (alisong@truefostering) or Mob: for an informal chat.Full Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Therapeutic SupervisingSocial WorkerReports to: Registered ManagerHours of Work: 37.5 hrs per weekTo make this role work, you will most likely live somewhere in or near Shrewsbury/Telford and Chester/Wrexham as you will be travelling to families mainly in the Shropshire/Telfordarea but one in Llandudno, North Wales. . However, virtual ways of working are now part of an integrated support model and discussion around how this works is welcomed.We are a growing agency and will also be requiring SSW to work in our East Midlands andSouth west regions so please get in touch if these areas may be of interest to you.Job PurposeTo contribute to the development of the Companys fostering service by assessing applicants to become foster parents, supervising and supporting approved foster parents.GeneralResponsibilitiesThe post holder must have a working knowledge of PACE and therapeutic parenting techniques and theory, but full Therapeutic Parenting training will be provided. This is essential in the support and training offered to our foster parents.Thepost-holder will be primarily responsible for assessing and supporting foster parents in Shropshire/Telford areas There will be times when out of hours service support will be required for foster parents in the agency.Development of the service will involverecruitment, training and approval of foster parents. You will also have involvement in the marketing of the service.The post will be home based, with a requirement to visit the Oswestry office as required. The post holder must have their own vehicle, insuredfor business use and a willingness to travel is essential. Dual Registration is also required (we will fund registration with CIW) Flexible working hours are essential to the role. This may include some weekend work and unsocial hours to support foster parents,foster parent training, and children and young people.We are looking for an enthusiastic staff member who will demonstrate their ability and commitment to developing and supporting this service; ensuring high standards, quality support to foster parents andto the purchasers of our service. To ensure the companys commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people is upheld, any areas of concern must be reported immediately to safeguarding lead for the Agency.Main Duties and Responsibilities The recruitmentand assessment of potential foster parents using the Therapeutic Fostering Assessment (TFA). This may also include attendance at various recruitment campaigns the company deliver. Preparation of reports for various forums. Presentations of assessments toFostering Panel. Participation in and delivery of training sessions for foster parents. Supervision of a caseload of up to 12 foster families. Support for children placed with foster parents. Participation in staff training delivered by the company, orexternal trainers. Attendance at team meetings. Preparation for and attendance at planning meetings, Children Looked After meetings and other professional forums. Preparation for and attendance at matching meetings with other professional agencies. Representingthe agency in a range of situations such as training events and various professional gatherings. Attending and contributing to your supervision and appraisal process. Contributing to the development of a positive and productive working partnership with colleaguesfrom other sectors of the company that will enhance the service provided to and from foster parents. Contributing to the maintenance and development of effective communication systems within the fostering service and between that service and other agencieswithin the Centre of Excellence for Child Trauma as appropriate. To maintain all records in accordance with company policy, regulations and statutory requirements. To maintain and respect the need for absolute confidentiality in relation to the performanceof all duties and the information that you glean there from. To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the exigencies of the service or as instructed by your line manager. To work in a safe way not putting your own, a childs or another memberof staffs health or safety at work at risk. To inform your line manager as soon as possible of any intended absence from work due to sickness, or for any other reason. To declare all other work (paid or voluntary) or activity that may compromise your abilityto properly carry out your duties with True Fostering or lead to a conflict of interest.