Supervising Social Worker - Bristol

Full Time       Permanent

 

Our vision is to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people, supporting carers to do an important job really well. Always striving for excellence in everything we do. We provide safe, secure, loving homes to the children in our care and the very best training and support services to our foster carers.

Capstone Foster Care is owned by our employees, as an Employee Ownership Trust. Employee Ownership Trusts result in improved employee wellbeing, staff engagement and a sense of achievement. We are able to invest more in Learning and Development and pay all our staff annual tax free bonuses.

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, hard working team as a Supervising Social Worker, looking after a manageable caseload of foster families across Bristol & South Gloucestershire. Working in partnership with other team members to provide a high quality and safe service for our foster families and the children/young people they look after.

 Applicants must have:

• A relevant Social Work qualification and be SWE registered
• Have fostering social work experience
• Knowledge of fostering and childcare legislation
• Be eligible to work within the UK
• Current driving licence and access to transport

 In return we offer:

• To work for a company that is owned by our employees, as an Employee Ownership Trust. Employee Ownership Trusts result in improved employee wellbeing, staff engagement and a sense of achievement. We are able to invest more in Learning and Development and pay all our staff annual tax free bonuses
• Home based, flexible working allowing a work/life balance
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Holidays starting from 25 days plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off too!
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Discounts across multiple retailers/restaurants via Fostertalk Membership
• Employee Assistance membership
• Pension
• Charitable work/ volunteer opportunities

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is enshrined within Capstone Foster Care policy and practice. We expect our employees to share this commitment with us.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you would like to join this OUTSTANDING team, please apply online now.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd April 2021