Supervising Social Worker
26 days ago
Widnes
\n Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker at Orange Grove!\n \n Contract Type: Full-Time \n Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) \n Contract Term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover \n Hours: 37 hours per week \n Office Location: Northwest \n Start Date: March 2026 \n \n Exciting Benefits Await You!\n \n • £3,000 Car Allowance\n, • 30 days Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays\n, • Company Pension\n, • Life Assurance x2\n, • Employee Discount Scheme\n, • Collaborate closely with foster parents to ensure meaningful supervision of placements.\n, • Maintain high standards through quality assurance and training for both prospective and current foster parents.\n, • Recruit, train, and supervise foster parents while promoting the welfare of children placed with us.\n \n \n Requirements\n \n, • Hold a Social Work England qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England.\n, • Experience in fostering is essential.\n, • Comprehensive knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation.\n, • Excellent communication skills.\n, • Commitment to high-quality practice, including occasional work after 5 PM and on weekends.\n, • Participation in an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact/sign posting).\n, • Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases/systems.\n \n \n Your Responsibilities\n \n, • Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for effective supervision.\n, • Conduct regular supervision sessions, monitoring compliance with regulatory standards.\n, • Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to ensure full participation in meetings and decision-making.\n, • Hold a full driving licence and have unrestricted access to your own vehicle.\n