Regional Fostering Lead

To be a Fostering Lead at AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly, has excellent communication skills and can work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes. It’s a genuine team effort in AfC. To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate;  

• Previous experience of a range of supervising social workers in the context of children social care/fostering, preferably 3+ years experience as a senior social worker or team leader
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Children Act 1989 and 2004, Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards; including awareness of current national policy, evidence based research and best practice that affects children’s social care. 
• Demonstrated experience in assessment writing including Form F, Form C 
• Demonstrated ability to explain professional reasoning, judgements, and decision making in a constructive and supportive manner through various communication methods. 

In addition we expect all of our social workers to have:

• A professional social work qualification, CQSW or Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or other relevant qualification recognised by Social Work England.
• Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of CPD. 
• Experience in managing an allocated caseload, including complex cases; planning and organising workload to meet statutory timescales.  

Please refer to the job profile for more information, for an informal discussion on any queries about the role please contact Natalie Bugeja at natalie.bugeja@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Achieving for Children (AfC) is a community interest company (a not-for-profit social enterprise) created in 2014 by the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Richmond to provide their children’s services. In 2017, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead joined AfC as our third owner.

We deliver the full range of children’s services for the three councils. Achieving for Children is a great place to work for those looking for a new challenge. Our offer to you includes:

• A role in an organisation that is supportive

• An induction offer that starts before you join and includes a welcome event on your first day of employment.

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after two years and 35 days after four years

• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)

• Hybrid or mobile working and the technology and equipment to facilitate this

• Positions available in three of the most desirable boroughs in the south - discrete relocation packages are available for selected roles

• Travel assistance package for business use, including car and cycle mileage reimbursement, annual season ticket loan or business Oyster cards

• Two days accredited Signs of Safety Foundation Training

• 12 protected Development Days each year for all staff

• Access to a huge range of additional professional development opportunities as part of our regional Social Work Teaching Partnership

• On occasions we are in the position to offer some additional financial payments for particularly hard to place roles in selected service areas of AfC.

If you would like to have an informal chat about working with us, please email recruitment@achievingforchildren.org.uk