Location: Preston, Lancashire
Permanent | Up to 37.5 hours per week
Full-time or part-time hours would be considered
£33,587 – £37,996 / £43,325 pro rata
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Job Description/ Person Specification
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?
Due to the retirement of one our Supervising Social Workers we have a rare and an exciting opportunity for a social worker to join our experienced and passionate Fostering Team at Caritas Care. We are a well-established Not for Profit Fostering Agency serving the North West, committed to delivering high quality and caring homes to children and young people.
About the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Supervising Social Worker to cover the Lancashire and wider North West area supervising and supporting a small caseload of fostering families and children.
In this varied role, you will be involved in recruiting, training, and assessing prospective foster carers, as well as providing ongoing supervision to foster carers and support to children to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will be part of an experienced and supportive team with a collaborative working ethos.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent Training & Professional Development: We invest in our team with ongoing training and support
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits you
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access to Health Assured for external, independent support
- Generous Annual Leave (24-29 days plus Bank Holidays)
Interested?
Join us and make a meaningful impact. Apply HERE!
If you would like to find out more or have an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Hughes at rebeccahughes@caritascare.org.uk, (07703 674169) or Kate Knowles at kateknowles@caritascare.or.uk, (07703 674156) before 24 December 2024.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6 January 2025 (9am)
Provisional interview date: Thursday 9 January 2025
