Job Title: Coventry Supervising Social Worker 31.00Location: Coventry Pay Rate: 31.00An Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) in Coventry is looking for a Supervising Social Worker (SSW) for their Fostering Service. The role involves supervising foster carers, addressing safeguarding concerns raised by a child''s social worker, and providing emotional and practical support to foster families. Additionally, supervising social workers play a crucial role in recruiting foster carers, conducting assessments, and providing training before children are placed in care. If you find this role intriguing, exploring a career as a supervising social worker might be worth considering!What will your responsibilities be?Maintaining Communication Supervising social workers ensure consistent communication among foster families, social workers, and the foster children. They conduct regular home visits, make phone calls, and keep all parties informed throughout the placement.Arranging Support Services They coordinate additional support for children, such as therapy or learning assistance, whenever necessary.Day-to-Day Assistance Supporting foster carers with meetings, report writing, and record-keeping is integral to their role. They also monitor each child''s progress in their placement and conduct required statutory visits.Facilitating Birth Family Connections Supervising social workers help manage and maintain contact between children and their birth families when appropriate, and support foste