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🩺 We're Hiring – Senior Social Worker – Fostering Team 📍 Location: Isle of Wight 🔖 Reference – SCS-2003 🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time, Hybrid Working 💼 Start Date: ASAP 💰 Rate/Salary: Up to £42 per hour About the Role: Supply Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client in the Isle of Wight for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering Team on an initial 6-month locum contract, with a strong possibility of extension. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive fostering service and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, foster carers, and families. The role offers hybrid working, while maintaining a strong focus on relationship-based practice through face-to-face assessments and foster carer supervision where required. Key Responsibilities: • Undertake a range of fostering assessments, including Risk Assessments, Adult Assessments, and Children's Assessments • Provide face-to-face and verbal supervision to foster carers in line with local authority requirements • Support the Marketing & Recruitment Officer with the recruitment of foster carers and attendance at promotional events • Deliver training sessions covering foster care practice, foster carer development, child development, and relevant legislation • Arrange and facilitate support groups for foster carers and other stakeholders • Undertake statutory work relating to both children and adults • Manage safeguarding concerns, assess risk, and implement appropriate interventions • Deliver planned interventions using a range of evidence-based social work methodologies • Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports Requirements: • Qualified Social Worker • Social Work England registered • Previous fostering experience • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and risk assessment processes • Experience supervising and supporting foster carers • Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred Why Join Us? • Competitive rate of up to £42 per hour • Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension • Hybrid working arrangement • Accommodation allowance of up to £250 (subject to proof of costs) • One return car ferry trip reimbursed through the Isle of Wight Council discount portal (receipt required) • Opportunity to work within a supportive and established fostering service • Chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families 🎁 Referral Bonus Available! Earn a reward through our referral incentive—if you know anyone looking for Locum or Permanent work, refer them to us here: 👉 https://supplycaresolutions.co.uk/candidates/referral-form/ Terms and conditions apply. 📝 Apply Now To apply, please email the following documents to [email protected] : • Up-to-date CV • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa) • National Insurance Number • DBS Certificate • Social Work England registration number 🔒 Privacy Policy View our full privacy policy here: 👉 www.supplycaresolutions.co.uk/privacy-cookies 🌐 About Supply Care Solutions Supply Care Solutions has a wide range of locum opportunities across the UK, recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grades. Please note: All locums must be contract-compliant before commencing work through our agency. We work in full compliance with Monitor/TDA rate caps, ensuring transparency and fair practice across all placements.