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Supervising Social Worker (Salary scale: £25000 – £27500 pa)

In order to support our planned and expected growth, we require a Supervising Social Worker to cover the Taunton/Bridgwater area of Somerset and South Bristol. The postholder will be responsible for the direct supervision of foster carers, the recruitment and assessment of new foster carers, the management of placements and being involved in the ongoing development and growth of the agency.

You will be joining a committed team of social workers and placement support workers with high ethical standards and a commitment to best childcare practice. You will receive monthly supervision, annual appraisals, a realistic caseload (maximum 12 carers) and opportunities for further professional and personal development. A company vehicle and mobile phone are also provided.

For an informal discussion please contact either Mark Breeze, Senior Practitioner, on 07917 425004 or Charles Wilson-Town, Regional Manager, on 07917 700564. A Job Description and Person Specification can be obtained via contacting Monica Prince, Team Administrator, on monica@regionalfosterplacements.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 April 2010. Short listing will take place the week commencing Monday 03 May 2010, with interviews provisionally to be held the week commencing Monday 10 May 2010.