Isle Of Wight - Senior Social Worker - Fostering Team

Reference: 657730

Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker seeking a rewarding opportunity on the beautiful Isle of Wight? We are currently looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Fostering Team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality support and guidance to foster families, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care. Your expertise will help shape the fostering experience for both children and families, making a significant impact in our community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing the needs of children and families, developing and implementing care plans.
  • Providing supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge needed to provide exceptional care.
  • Conducting regular reviews of foster placements and working collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
  • Leading training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills of foster carers.
  • Maintaining accurate case records and documentation in compliance with local authority policies.

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

  • A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Significant experience in fostering or children’s social work.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. The Isle of Wight provides a unique lifestyle with stunning coastal scenery, making it an ideal location for both work and leisure. If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and families and are ready to take on a leadership role in fostering, we would love to hear from you!

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Newport

Temporary

Added 30/07/2026
Reference: 657730

Isle Of Wight - Senior Social Worker - Fostering Team

Newport
Temporary

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