The successful candidate will join a settled and welcoming team where they will have access to regular supervision, appraisal and continued professional development. In return as a Supervising Social Worker you need to work well with Foster Carers throughout the process of them fostering children and young people and work collaboratively across services and with other professional disciplines. Your role will involve assessing, supporting and supervising foster carers in accordance with the fostering National Minimum Standards 2011 and encourage carers to access their support network and services provided by the local authority and beyond. As part of this role you may be required to complete Regulation 24 assessments and Special Guardianship Orders in relation to the broader family and friends agenda.

The main responsibilities of the post include the preparation and completion of assessments for the Fostering Panel and the support, supervision and development of carers post approval in accordance with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards 2011.

We are offering a competitive salary of £31,099 - £38,296, along with an extensive benefits package, details of which can be found in rewards and benefits brochure and many areas for professional support and development.

If this sounds' like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click the following link: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding the South role then please email Nicola Brangam on Nicola.Brangam@lincolnshire.gov.uk

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding the North role then please email Emily McAllister on emily.mcallister@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.