Supervising Social Worker - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Kerry Collins Recruitment Ltd

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You will be overseeing social workers in the the fostering services supported by the team manager; you will be completing complex caseloads around intervention and statutory levels which will be assigned to you based on your unique skill set.


Looking to collaborate with the social work team and other external agents to get the best and right outcome for the children.

Utilising Support Centres and other statutory and independent organisations along the way.

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Essential:

  • Advanced knowledge of childcare law across the wider professions
  • Post qualifying qualification in social work
We are looking for an experienced social worker who has direct skills and knowledge with the children.

Covering multiple caseloads and can work under pressure, Experience of working in the Statutory, Voluntary or the Independent sector practising socialwork.


To be able to undertake and complete caseloads in a high-quality manor providing clear understanding and analysis of the case when reporting.

To have fantastic inter-personnel skills which can relate to family and children alike.

Ability to manage and prioritise a workload, to make use of supervision and work as a member of a team, working jointly as appropriate

To be able to showcase ability to work with colleagues within the fostering system.

A knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people within the context of their family and other social relationships

Knowledge of, and skills in, social work methods to promote positive change in accordance with assessed need. To include methods of working directly with children and young people at times of change and loss

Committed to the principles of the New Operating Model across Children, Young People and Families in the area

Commitment to the achievement of positive outcomes in work with children and their families/carers

Evidence of commitment to valuing diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

Commitment to meeting essential deadlines and completion of essential tasks

To be considered for the role we require

  • An uptodate CV
  • Relevant DBS/ on the update service
  • Degree in Social work/certificates
  • Registered on SW England/Wales
  • Essential evidence of experience within the sector
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