Supervising Social Worker or Senior Social Worker

Job Description Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Senior Supervising Social Worker Location - Homebased with regular travel to Portsmouth and throughout Hampshire, Guilford and Surrey borders Salary - £37,829 Per Annum (increasing to £42,032 after 18 months) + £1,500 Per Annum Out of Hours Allowance + £750 Per Annum Homeworking Allowance Contract - Full Time - 35 hours | Mon–Fri | Permanent Why Join TACT?
Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024) 97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here Not-for-profit – every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff Children's voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.
Flexible homeworking from day one Trauma-informed, values-led organisation Benefits 31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service. 55p per mile business mileage Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice) Family-friendly & flexible working policies Paid Volunteer days Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits Homeworking IT bundle + home office loan HelpHand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support) Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days Menopause Policy + free clinician appointments Regular team wellbeing & connection events Training & Career Development Excellent learning & development programme Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education) The Role You'll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people. To supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and children. Ensure children are safe, well cared for and achieve positive outcomes consistent in line with TACT policies. To facilitate regular support groups and learning opportunities, which will include the delivery of training. Recording and updating CHARMS and all other appropriate central/social work systems. A degree in Social Work or equivalent. Up-to-date registration with Social Work England. A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in a regulated fostering service. A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development. Enhanced DBS (processed by TACT). Travel Homebased role ideally Hampshire based.
Caseload of carers are located between Portsmouth and Guilford Monthly face-to-face meetings in South East of London area Additional travel for training, team wellbeing and carer events Key Dates Closing Date: Sunday 8th November (midnight) Interviews: Monday 16th November (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding Commitment Safeguarding is everyone's business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.
As part of TACT's commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT's young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT's safeguarding policies.