Social Work Team Leader (Fostering) at Orchard Fostering

Ireland, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Social Work, Foster Care Management, Case Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Child Protection, Stakeholder Management, Service Development

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

About the Role Orchard Fostering is an Irish company established in 2008 that provides fostering and supported lodging services to children and young people who are referred to its service by TUSLA. Orchard Fostering is committed to service excellence and ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people in its care. We currently have an opportunity for a Social Work Team Lead to join our team. The post holder will report directly to the Orchard Fostering Principal Social Worker. Location: We welcome applicants nationwide, though candidates located in Midlands or surrounding areas, West Meath, Galway or Mayo would be most suitable for the role due to travel requirements. Purpose of Post: To take responsibility for the overall management and leadership of Orchard Fostering support team, ensuring the provision of safe, caring foster placements that offer safe child centred care to a wide range of children and young people. To provide support, formal supervision and direction to the fostering support team social workers and ensure the delivery of a safe and effective service to carers and children placed within the service. To ensure that the service is compliant with regulations and national standards as well as company policy and procedures. To ensure that National Children First Guidelines are implemented throughout the service to ensure the protection of children. To motivate and lead the support social work team along with the support senior practitioner to continually improve and develop the service provided, ensuring the promotion and maintenance of excellent relationships with TUSLA and HIQA. Essential Requirements: Must have a professional qualification in Social Work i.e., CQSW, Masters in Social Work or equivalent qualification validated in the Republic of Ireland. Must be registered with CORU. Must have valid Garda Clearance. Must have valid Overseas Clearance if applicant lived abroad for more than 6 months. Must have at least 3 years’ social work experience, previous experience in the foster care field is desirable but not mandatory. Must have a clean driver’s license and use of a car. IND Benefits to working with Company Comprehensive induction process Extensive training programme On-going mentoring and support Competitive salary with increments Refer a friend initiative Orchard Fostering Employee of the Month Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Internal career progression opportunities Bike to work scheme Education Assistance grants About us The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering. Our Vision at Orchard Care Group is that the people we support live meaningful lives through, our high-quality model of excellent care, within our positive, collaborative, values-based culture. Our Values are Advocacy, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration & Human Rights.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the fostering support team to ensure the provision of safe, child-centered care for children and young people. Ensure service compliance with national standards, company policies, and the National Children First Guidelines.