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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join our dynamic Fostering Team, playing a key role in supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our borough.

As a Social Worker within our Fostering Service, you will:

• Carry out the full range of statutory Family Placement responsibilities in line with the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services and Fostering Services Regulations.
• Promote the best interests of children and young people at all times.
• Manage a varied caseload that includes the recruitment, assessment, supervision, and training of foster carers.
• Deliver high-quality support and contribute to the planning and review processes for children in placement.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to the Fostering Panel.
• Work autonomously and in partnership with a range of professionals to ensure a seamless, high-quality service.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with:

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in fostering and statutory children’s social work.
• A DipSW, CQSW or equivalent recognised professional qualification.
• Strong forensic assessment skills and the ability to supervise and support foster carers effectively.
• A thorough understanding of fostering legislation, regulations, and Care Planning and Fostering Regulations 2015.
• The ability to work on complex and challenging cases independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.
• A sound understanding of child development, family dynamics, and the ability to assess risk of significant harm.
• Commitment to identifying gaps in service and influencing service delivery.
• Willingness and ability to visit children and families in their own homes regularly.

ABOUT US

Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.
Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.
The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.
Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Please refer the Job description for details