The role of the supervising social worker: Supervising and supporting foster carers

THEME

The open course will help to increase the understanding of the supervisory requirements of supervising social workers, in line with fostering legislation. It will look at roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and young people and how foster carers can be supported and developed in their role.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course aims:

• To increase understanding of the supervisory requirements of supervising social workers, in line with fostering legislation
• To review the roles and responsibilities of the supervising social worker, in relation to safeguarding children and young people
• To consider supervisory styles and techniques with a view to developing best practice and providing challenge where necessary
• To explore methods and means of supporting foster carers and developing their skills

PRESENTER

Karen Needler, CoramBAAF Associate Trainer

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Supervising social workers, social workers and aspiring supervising social workers.

On open courses we can accommodate a maximum of four delegates from one organisation only. For a larger group booking, please see the information on commissioned training.

For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

Total of 22 places available.

TIME

Registration 9.45am*
Start  10.00am*  
Close  4.00pm* 

 *Times subject to change

FEES

Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £125.00 + £25.00 VAT = £150.00
Individual CoramBAAF member - £105.00 + £21.00 VAT = £126.00
Non-member - £155.00 + £31.00 VAT = £186.00

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 2043

Email training@corambaaf.org.uk

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