Our client Trafford council are currently looking for a social worker to join their family placement team.

Supervising Social Worker
Family Placement Team

You will be responsible for supervising foster carers to enable them to develop skills and build resilience. You will also be involved in preparing annual reviews, assessing new applicants and be involved in the matching of children to new placements. You will have proven assessment and organisational skills as well as the ability to communicate well and to work in a team to innovate and develop creative solutions for children and families.

You will require:

· A CQSW, CSS, DipSW, degree in Social Work or equivalent and experience in working with children and families. You must be registered with the HCPC.

· A sound working knowledge of relevant legislation and an insight into the issues faced by looked after children.

· Strong communication and assessment skills.

· An ability to forge effective working relationships across agencies

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

Essential requirements:
Degree in social work or equivalent qualification
Registration with Social Work England
ASYE Completed

Benefits of working with Remedy
A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant
top teir supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
referral bonus - up to £300* per person placed
double payrolls each week

*Terms & conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Rememdy for all locum positions
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

Remedy Social Care us a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable . successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our Objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. all applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.