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Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements • Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England., • Experience of working within fostering., • A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation, • Excellent communication skills, • A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends., • Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting), • Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards, • To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:St Helens, ENG-WA10 1AJ

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,708.34 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Wigan, Preston and the Southport area. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care., • Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people., • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures., • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards., • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined., • Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation., • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care., • Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community., • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis, • A Social Work qualification, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent, • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away), • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Wigan, ENG-WN3 5DN

Senior Supervising Social Worker. Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Professional r

Qualified Social Worker, Fostering/Children in Care Team, Wigan Council.

A fostering agency is seeking a Senior Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents and ensure outstanding outcomes for children.The role is hybrid based in Wigan, Preston, and the Southport area, and involves extensive travel.The successful candidate will have a Social Work qualification, pr

A Local Authority in Wigan is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for its Fostering/Children in Care Team. The role involves assessment, support, and training of foster families, as well as safeguarding children in care.

This position offers a pay rate of £35 per hour and is flexible with working hours.

Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community – one of the UK’s largest leading communities of children’s service providers. Professional registration with Social Work

Qualified Social Worker, Fostering/Children in Care Team. Vitalis is recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Fostering/Children in Care Team in Wigan. Whether you're a qualified social worker or interested in housing or SEND roles, we have opportunities you'll want to hear about.

Qualified Social Worker, Fostering/CIC Team, Wigan Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Fostering/CIC Team at Wigan Council.

A reputable social care agency is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join their Kinship Team in Wigan. This role requires a Social Work Qualification and a minimum of 3 years of post-qualifying experience.

Career Progression Opportunites | Supportive Management | Flexible Working | 9 Day Fortnight Are you an experienced social worker looking to get into Fostering, but finding opportunities are limited in your current role? We're currently working with a highly rated council based in on the South Coas

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Social Worker Fostering Kinship TeamLocation: Southend-on-Sea, UKSalary: £AnnuallyContract: Permanent Full-TimeWe are seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Fostering Kinship Team in the vibrant seaside town of Southend-on-Sea.

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. As an innovative agency we are seekin

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Fostering TeamLocation: Oldham, UKSalary: £ AnnuallyContract: Permanent Full-TimeWe are on the hunt for an enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join our dynamic Fostering Team in Oldham.

Location: OxfordshireBusiness Unit: Children's ServicesAbout UsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Countywide Fostering Recruitment Team. Part-time Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Countywide - OX5 2BPNumber of Positions: 1Contract Type: PermanentSalary: 3822

A child welfare organization located in St Helens is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker for a full-time role. Applicants should have a Social Work qualification, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively. Responsibilities include supporting foster parents, conductin

As the ideal Social Worker, you will have previous fostering recruitment experience. As the Social Worker, you will contribute to the recruitment of foster carers.

Children’s Social Worker, Fostering, Supervising Social Worker, West Midlands. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social W

A reputable social work agency in the UK is looking for a Social Worker specializing in fostering. Successful candidates must have a degree in Social Work and relevant registration.

If you are a Social Worker and thisisn’tthe role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager. Children’sSocial Worker,FosteringSupervisionTeam, Leiceste

We are Looking for a Locum Kinship Social Worker to join our Fostering Service. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting

A local government council in England is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for its Fostering Team. Applicants should possess a relevant social work qualification and experience in child welfare.

The Assessing Social Worker will be a dedicated and experienced Social Worker with a degree in Social Work and relevant registration. With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children’s fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers

A leading fostering agency is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join their dedicated team.

A new fostering agency in the Greater London area seeks a passionate social work manager to lead the development of their operations. The ideal candidate will have current social work qualifications and HCPC registration.

A fostering services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced practitioner to join the Fostering & Kinship team. This role requires a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. You will be responsible for recruitment, assessment, and supervision of fostering families, f

A support organization is seeking a dynamic Supervising Social Worker to join its Fostering Team in London.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Children's Social Work, particularly within a Fostering team, along with a valid Diploma/Degree in Social Work. A reputable recruitment organization is seeking a qualified Social Worker to handle a caseload in West Yorkshire.

Social Worker – Fostering Assessments Team. Social Worker – Fostering Assessments Team. Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team.

We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers toundertake Form F assessments. To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. Safeguarding is everyone’s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills an

A recruitment agency is seeking a permanent Supervising Social Worker based in Greater London. Applicants must hold a professional Social Work qualification and understand relevant legislation.

A prominent fostering agency in the UK is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to empower foster carers and children in their care across Cornwall and Plymouth. Candidates should possess a Social Work qualification and professional registration, along with exceptional report writing skills. This is a

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join their Fostering Team in West London. The ideal candidate should have a Social Work degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

A leading fostering charity in the UK is seeking self-employed workers to conduct Form F assessments.

Are you a qualified Social Worker or awaiting Registration with Social Work England?. Fostering Supervision and Support Social Worker. The successful candidate will join a county fostering service committed to developing excellent practice in line with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum

A social services recruitment agency in Leicester is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker for their Fostering Team. Applicants must have experience in social work, especially in children's services.

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering and Kinship – Windsor and Maidenhead### Ensure the highest calibre of social work students with the attributes, competencies and passion needed to thrive in the profession are recruited to our academic programmes. Supervising Social Worker – Fostering and

With hybrid working, specialist roles, and a commitment to career development, The Vale provides an empowering environment for social workers looking to grow professionally while making a difference. Be part of an innovative fostering support system, with occasional out-of-hours commitment (one over

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team – Woking. Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time based in Woking, Surrey. Social Worker - Adults Multi-Discip

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Fostering and Kinship Team in Warwickshire Council.

Ideal candidates should be qualified social workers, registered with Social Work England, with prior experience in fostering or children's social work. A family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham is seeking a Supervising Social Worker for maternity cover. This role is perfect for a confi

If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager. Children’s Social Worker, Fostering IRO, Wigan. We are re

A social work agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a fostering team in London. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of post-qualifying experience and be familiar with the National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulation. Applicants must be registered with Social Work Eng

A leading social work provider is seeking Qualified Social Workers for opportunities in the West Midlands. Candidates must have a recognized Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Roles span various specialties including Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Fostering, w

Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*. You will work closely with other professionals, including social workers, therapists, and educators, to provide comprehensive support. To be successful in this role you must have Social Work England re

A Fostering Charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join its team. Ideal candidates will hold a Social Work degree and be registered with Social Work England.