Supervising social worker jobs in United Kingdom

Company Overview: Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at___. THE REQUIREMENT Dar is a leading international and multidisciplinary consulting firm, with offices in London and throughout the Middle East and Africa. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and talented environmental consultant to work in our London design office. The right candidate will join an established team of environmental and social specialists based in London and will: • Be a confident, positive individual, with capacity to interact with clients through meetings and presentations., • Have experience with the UK EIA legislation, but also in large international projects (international experience, particularly in developing countries is preferred). Any experience of working within the environmental and social safeguard requirements of international finance (WB/IFC, EIB, AfDB, etc) will be valued., • Preferably have strong knowledge in a specialist area (biodiversity specialism is preferred, but air quality, noise, water quality or advanced GIS will also be valued). THE ROLE Key accountabilities: • Providing support on planning, ESIA/EIA, ESMS, SEA of very large infrastructure projects, and be responsible for the delivery of project tasks to satisfy client requirements., • Leading and co-ordinating a wide range of tasks and studies., • Management of specialist sub-consultants. Education/Professional qualifications: Work Experience: • Significant years of relevant work experience in ESIA / EIA. UK EIA experience is a must, but additional international experience (international ESIA) is preferred., • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary consultancy., • Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to write clear and concise reports. Core Competencies • Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English and have good report writing and presentation abilities., • Attention to detail., • Always demonstrate a positive attitude and be a good team worker. Our Vision and Values: We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to: • Excellence, • Responsibility, • Empowerment, • Connectivity, • Courage Competitive Salary along with impressive benefits package! • While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates • Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: ___”

Context: We are seeking a motivated, creative, and relationship-focused supervising social worker to join our nurturing team of seven dedicated professionals. Lika is a values-led organisation, committed to making a difference, and we’re looking for a like-minded individual to contribute to our mission of supporting foster carers and ensuring excellent outcomes for children in care. If you are inspired by meaningful work and aligned with our values, we’d love to hear from you. Lika Family Fostering is a small, independent fostering agency based in London, recruiting foster carers for children in local authority care. We support carers in developing resilience, offering guidance on building and maintaining secure relationships with everyone significant in the child’s life. Our systemic approach enables us to provide comprehensive support to both child and carer. At the heart of every foster home lies a shared commitment to ensuring that each looked-after child receives the best possible care and a nurturing foster family. To achieve this, Lika Family Fostering upholds high standards through a comprehensive training and support program tailored for both foster carers and their supervising social workers. This program is grounded in systemic therapy principles, which focus on fostering meaningful relationships within families. Rated Outstanding, Lika’s approach empowers carers to become confident, skilled professionals who understand and meet the needs of young people with complex backgrounds. Purpose of the role: This London based, Supervising Social Worker (SSW) role provides direct support, supervision, and guidance to foster carers, ensuring a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for the children in their care. This role involves building strong, trust-based relationships with foster carers, conducting regular visits, and providing on-call therapeutic support. SSWs play a crucial role in safeguarding by monitoring children’s well-being, identifying concerns, and collaborating with the children’s network to implement necessary support plans. The SSW also contributes to the professional development of foster carers, guiding them through training, personal development, and fostering requirements. Assessing the needs of foster carers, addressing challenges, and ensuring compliance with fostering regulations and agency policies are key responsibilities. The role requires active participation in fostering assessments, report preparation, and making recommendations to fostering panels, always with a focus on the best interests of the child and family stability. Responsibilities: • Manage a caseload of up to 12 foster carers. Foster carers are based around London. There is the possibility that there may be sometimes that there is need to visit foster carers in the North West of the country at our regional hub., • Guide and support the induction period of newly approved foster carers, ensuring the TSDS portfolio is completed to a high standard., • Conduct monthly reflective supervision with allocated foster carers, enabling them to reflect on their interventions and understand the impact they have on the child’s development and outcomes., • Equip carers to make a positive difference in a child or young person’s life using a clear theoretical framework, such as systemic, social learning theory, therapeutic parenting principals., • Undertake direct work with children to enhance placement stability and support the development of children in placement. This work will be coordinated with the placing authority and aligned with the support level provided by Lika., • Identify learning and development needs of foster carers in the fostering task, in line with the organisation’s therapeutic approach., • Conduct unannounced visits and health and safety/risk assessments, ensuring carers fully understand the fostering role., • Participate in Annual Reviews of foster carers within required timescales, providing written evidence of competencies. Present Annual Review Reports to Lika’s fostering panel., • Arrange and/or attend meetings to support foster carers, children, and young people, preparing reports as necessary, such as for LAC reviews or placement stability meetings, and advocate for both the foster carer and the young person as needed., • Collaborate with Lika Family Fostering’s therapist and managers to ensure effective direct work with both foster carers and children in placement., • When needed, assist the matching lead with connecting foster carers who have availably to young people referred to the agency., • Part of our out of hours duty rota – supporting foster carers during emergencies., • Attend both monthly 1:1 reflective supervision with the Practice Lead as well as group supervision to assess foster family dynamics and create interventions to improve the care provided to each child or young person., • Ensure full compliance with legislative requirements and company operational standards to safeguard children and manage business risks effectively., • Ensure children and young people are informed of their rights and supported in using Lika Family Fostering’s complaints procedures, as well as those of their local authorities/health trusts where necessary., • When confident, assist with the facilitation of training for new carers through Skills to Foster., • Prioritise the protection of children and the promotion of their welfare in all activities, ensuring that critical incidents and allegations are documented, investigated, and appropriately addressed, per Lika Family Fostering and relevant local authority child protection procedures. Report any concerns to the Registered Manager immediately., • There is potential to reassess carers whose circumstances have changed, who have taken a break, or for new applicants wishing to join the agency., • Work with the social work team to help identify any needs within the foster family eg respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child’s network, including contributing to all meetings and any other tasks defined. Qualifications and experience: • Social Work qualification (e.g., Dip SW, CQSW) plus relevant Post-Qualifying training., • Registered with Social Work England., • A minimum of three years of qualified social work practice, including direct fieldwork experience in childcare planning and/or fostering. Ideally you will have experience directly supervising foster carers., • Experience in analytical and critical report writing., • Experience in direct work and life story work with children., • Experience working with challenging behaviours and facilitating positive change when supporting families or foster carers. Knowledge: • Appreciation for the impact of brain development, separation, and loss on children., • Awareness of the diversity in family structures and their potential to meet children's unique needs., • Understanding of Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, with motivation to seek applicants capable of exceeding these standards for the benefit of vulnerable children., • Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant laws/regulations governing fostering., • Familiarity with the fostering panel process and ability to support foster carers through reviews effectively. Abilities: • Strong interpersonal and listening skills., • Proficiency in clear and effective oral and written communication., • Capability to process, analyse, and summarise complex or distressing information for professional reports and fostering panels., • Skill in conducting balanced risk assessments focused on children's safety and well-being., • Capacity to identify key issues and solutions and convey them clearly., • Ability to facilitate the participation of all family members in the supervision process., • Proficiency in creating engaging, supportive, and challenging supervision sessions for foster carers to enhance their development and knowledge in trauma-informed care., • Skill in making informed, decisive recommendations on foster carers' support and training to provide optimal placements for vulnerable children., • Ability to perform direct work with children to strengthen their sense of identity and self-esteem. Attitudes: • Commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in care., • Dedication to supporting foster carers in meeting the needs of children with complex backgrounds., • Valuing of diversity across ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, and sexual orientation., • Commitment to confidentiality in all professional interactions., • Willingness to enhance knowledge and understanding through reading, discussion, and supervision. Benefits: • Salary: between £35,000 - £46,000 p/a - full time and permanent, • Annual Leave: 28 days, increasing to 30 days after two years of service., • Flexible Work Environment: Home-based, with 1 day per week (Tuesdays) in the office for collaborative team sessions., • Professional Development: Access to therapeutic training opportunities for ongoing growth., • Pension: NEST pension scheme enrolment., • Travel Reimbursement: Mileage reimbursement of 0.45p per mile for drivers / Oyster card provided for all work-based London travel., • Training: Part funded course on a systemic family therapy foundation level program within the first year of employment. If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact Director Jamie McCreghan on 07593585124 or

Experienced Social Workers are more autonomous in their role. You will start to take responsibility and be accountable for the practice of others, mentoring newly qualified social workers, and supervising the work of less experienced practitioners. Requirements of this Social Worker.

Experience in fostering and/or Local Authority children’s social work. Nurture Fostering is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham. Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on being a small, supportive service where s

Nurture Fostering is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham. Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on being a small, supportive service where social workers are truly valued. This is a maternity cover role, ideal for

This is a full-time maternity cover opportunity, ideal for a confident and motivated social worker looking to take the next step in their career within a friendly and collaborative team. Nurture Fostering is seeking an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family

Job Category: Social Care AdultsRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: QA Hospital, Rehab Unit, Assessment unit, Civic OfficesWorking Hours: 37 Social Workers - Adults Intermediate Care Team We are recruiting to a number of Social Worker vacancies to work in our Adults Intermediate Care Team and welcome applications from newly qualified through to qualified Social Workers. Salary: NQSW Band 8, £36,363 - £39,151 per annum Social Worker Band 9, £39,151 - £42,838 per annum Pay band and salary will be dependent on experience. Social Workers who have not completed the Assisted and Supported Year of Employment will be supported to do so and would be paid on Band 8 and moving to Band 9 on completion. Social Workers with experience are paid on Band 9 and are expected to supervise unregistered staff. Please indicate on your application the post you are applying for. 37 hours per week About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. The Service: There have been exciting changes within Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team, which went live on 1 April 2024 and has brought together a number of teams to provide a single approach to supporting people who are moving through admission avoidance, the acute hospital, inpatient settings, and rehabilitation and reablement services. This is an exciting time to join us and help us on our journey to improving outcomes for people following a crisis or decline in health. The posts are based within the Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team (AICT) supporting our integrated services including Portsmouth Community Rehab Service, The Transfer of Care Hub, The acute hospital (Queen Alexandra Hospital) and Inpatient units. We take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. If you share these values this role could be for you. We are keen to have diversity across our service, reflective of the communities we serve so would be keen to hear from people with all levels of expertise and experience. Whether this is your first step into social worker or whether you are experienced in a different field and interested in a change this may be the ideal opportunity for you. Due to the nature of the work being fast paced we expect applicants to be responsive and flexible and in return we offer the same. We will offer a robust induction and the support of a strong and well-established management team. We take staff development seriously and are keen to support you to achieve your goals and aspirations within your career, whether this is undertaking your ASYE, BIA training or the Practice Educator course we can facilitate this. Your New Role: You will join a team of Social Workers and Social Care Associate Practitioners based within the Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team. Your role will involve assessing the needs of adults and their Carers, to identify creative ways to meet their assessed outcomes under the Care Act 2014. We are looking to recruit social workers to work across all of these areas, so would be the ideal opportunity for someone seeking a variety within their work. One day you may be working with a person in hospital and supporting them with their discharge planning, ensuring a home first approach at each stage, the next day, visiting a person in their own home, supporting them back to independence through the application of the strengths -based approach. The role includes outcome led interventions, using a strength-based approach to support people to live the lives they chose. You will work collaboratively with others, maintaining a strength based and aspirational approach to achieve the outcomes the person wants. Duties include assessing clients’ needs and agreeing a person-centred support plan, completing reviews of assessments and support plans, supporting people with their health, mental health, and social care needs, and assessing mental capacity when required. You will work independently, manage your own caseload, and have opportunities to support unqualified staff and pursue your own personal learning and development. Who is the person summary: You will have a qualification in social work and be registered with Social Work England. You will have knowledge of safeguarding adults, and a thorough understanding of adult social care legislation. You can communicate with a diverse range of people, in sometimes challenging circumstances. You manage risk and maintain records effectively and confidentially and can collaborate effectively whilst being an advocate for individuals and carers. You are professionally curious and have a positive approach to motivating others. If applying for the Band 9 role you will need to demonstrate experience of supervising and supporting staff. For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. Applicants will be contacted for interview as and when shortlisting takes place. Please note w e reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a large number of applications. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on . You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

Are you a Team Leader or Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step? Do you believe people with a learning disability and/or autism should live lives full of choice, purpose and connection? At MacIntyre, we support people to live gloriously ordinary lives – lives that make sense to them. We're now looking for a Frontline Manager to lead teams accross 3 supported living homes in Warrington. About the role You'll lead and inspire 3 teams across 3 houses where we currently provide support for 6 people. You will lead teams to provide a person centred support that is ambitious and supports connections, purpose and quality of life. You will be a visible leader building relationships, with the people we support, your team, families, and partner professionals. As a Frontline Manager, you'll: Create a positive, inclusive culture where staff feel confident, supported and motivated Lead person-centred recruitment to build the right team around each individual Coach, mentor and develop staff through supervision, reflective practice and day-to-day leadership Ensure support is meaningful, creative and shaped by what matters to each person Champion MacIntyre's values, DNA and PBS practice in everything you do Operational leadership Alongside people-focused leadership, you'll take responsibility for: Rotas, support planning and risk management Embedding high-quality PBS practice with support from the PBS Lead Safeguarding, quality and regulatory compliance, including an understanding of or willingness to learn about CQC (the Care Quality Commission) and how to meet their standards Managing resources effectively and supporting the sustainability of the houses you are responsible for leading. Building strong relationships with families, commissioners and health and social care professionals You won't be doing this alone – you'll be supported by a collaborative local management team and specialist colleagues. About the houses There are currently 3 houses in the Hub we are recruiting for. 1 house supports 3 people; one house supports 2 people and the third supports one person. You will be overseeing commissioned support hours for each person, including sleep ins and waking night support. Focus on understanding people's gifts skills and passions, being ambitious for people, supporting purpose and connecting with local communities and building and maintaining friendships and relationships "Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding." #IND What we need from you Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, ideally in supported living Experience supervising or managing a team A calm, reflective and values-led leadership style Confidence working with PBS, or a willingness to develop in this area Well-organised, IT-literate and able to manage competing priorities About us MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism. We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone's unique gifts, talents and contributions. Our Vision For all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them. Our Mission We will support a sense of wellbeing through a celebration of each person's unique gifts, talents and contributions, the quality of our relationships and ensuring the promotion of real opportunities to connect with others. Our purpose To achieve excellence in everything we do MacIntyre's “primary purpose” is to make a positive contribution to the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We make this contribution by ensuring that all our interactions are great, that our knowledge and skills represent excellence and that we support people to develop purposeful and warm relationships. Our “secondary purpose” is to have a positive influence in our local communities and on our sector by connecting well, nurturing partnerships and demonstrating best practice. Our DNA MacIntyre has a particular way of working with people and because it is so important to all our activities we call it our DNA. It is a combination of our values and the way that we put those values into actions that is unique to MacIntyre. Through our , the promotion of and , we aim to support every person to live a life that makes sense to them, with a level and style of support of their choosing. Pay and Rewards We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes: Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost) MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period) Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more You will qualify for a Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff. Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre) Training and Development At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job. But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Area Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge. How to apply If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV. Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today, we cant wait to hear from you! Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining. MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked “Accessibility” at the top of the screen. TPBN1_UKTJ

Supervising Social Workers, Social Work Students & Volunteers. The salary for this permanent Adult Social Worker job is up to £42,367 per annum. Requirements of this Adult Social Worker job:.

This is a maternity cover role, ideal for a confident and motivated social worker looking to work with a friendly and established team.

What We Offer Ongoing training and professional development Supportive and approachable management team A welcoming, close-knit working environment Smaller case loads Role Responsibilities: Supervision and support of foster carers Ability to support with training opportunities Participate in Suppo

Nurture Fostering is seeking an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham. Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on being a small, supportive service where social workers are truly valued. This is a full-time maternity cover opportunity, ideal for a confident and motivated social worker looking to take the next step in their career within a friendly and collaborative team. What We Offer Ongoing training and professional development Supportive and approachable management team A welcoming, close-knit working environment The opportunity to work for a Good Ofsted-rated IFA Role Responsibilities Supervise and support three social workers Hold a small caseload of 3–5 foster carers Take a lead role in investigations and referrals (with training and support provided) Support and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) Contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality fostering practice About You Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Experience in fostering and/or Local Authority children’s social work A minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience A full driving licence is desirable If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site...

To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance. You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England). Closing Date: Thursday 16th April 2026 Interview Date: Friday 24th Apr

Job Title: Senior Support Worker Location: Watton Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our care team. In this role, you will support the daily needs of residents while helping to maintain a high standard of care. You will work closely with the wider team to ensure residents receive person-centred support that respects their dignity and promotes independence. The role also involves supervising and guiding support workers, contributing to care planning, and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service. Key Responsibilities: Support residents with their daily living needs, ensuring person-centred care at all times. Maintain residents dignity, privacy, and independence while providing high-quality support. Conduct formal supervisions and contribute to staff appraisals when required. Assist with the development and review of care plans. Provide guidance, coaching, and support to support workers within the team. Monitor and maintain accurate care records and documentation. Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to ensure high standards of care are maintained. Help promote a safe, supportive, and positive environment for residents and staff. Skills and Attributes: Previous experience in a senior care or support role. Strong communication and leadership skills. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Compassionate, empathetic, and resident-focused approach to care. Education and Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or currently working towards this qualification. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Part-time - 4 Days per Week - 28 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 chi

Foster Care Associates (FCA) Supervising Social Worker - ASYE Applications Welcome Salary: £31,151.65 per annum Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits pro rata) Location: Hybrid - supporting foster carers across Plymouth and Cornwall Ofsted Rating: Outstanding - 2026 We are pleased to welcome applications from newly qualified social workers looking to begin their career within fostering. This is an excellent opportunity to join Foster Care Associates and develop your professional skills within a supportive and experienced team. We understand the challenges and opportunities that come with starting your career, and our dedicated team is committed to providing you with the support you need to succeed. From day one, you will benefit from a structured induction programme designed to familiarise you with our processes and best practices. Our experienced colleagues will support and mentor you throughout your journey, ensuring you have the resources and confidence to develop in your role. You will also be supported through the CPEL programme, which we deliver in partnership with universities. We value the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm that newly qualified social workers bring and encourage applications from those who are newly qualified or due to complete their qualification this year. 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 is still where our Head Office is today. We have grown significantly over the years and built a strong reputation for excellence, offering a wide range of services to children and families. Our purpose remains the same: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities. This is underpinned by values designed to help children and young people reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community and remain committed to supporting every child and foster parent. About the Role Our South West team is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to support and empower foster carers and young people across Cornwall and Plymouth. Support foster carers 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 carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and 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 FCA policies and procedures Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCA's Operational Standards Work in partnership using a team parenting approach to identify and meet needs within foster families, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, contributing to relevant meetings and tasks Ensure each child and foster carer is 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 and young people in the development of the agency and access to local resources and opportunities Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments You Must Have 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 in transporting children and young people in sometimes challenging situations Full driving licence If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Naomi Pollard, Registered Manager, on 07483 140 313. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. TPBN1_UKTJ

Supervising Social Worker Location: Newton Aycliffe (covering the North East) Salary: £33,000 £41,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Positions Available: 2 Are You a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and help transform the life of a child? Our client puts children first through a therapeutic and innovative approach to fostering. Guided by integrity, courage and care, they work collaboratively to create meaningful, lasting change for children and young people. This is more than a job its an opportunity to make a genuine difference. About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to join their fostering team. Based from the Newton Aycliffe office, you will manage a caseload across the North East, with a hybrid working model combining home, office and foster carer visits. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker who wants to actively influence positive change within a dynamic and growing fostering service. Whether youre an experienced SSW or looking for your next challenge, youll be supported to develop and progress your career. What Youll Be Doing Managing a caseload of typically 1315 fostering families Providing reflective supervision, guidance and support to foster carers Undertaking professional assessments and identifying the needs of children and young people Promoting high standards of safeguarding and compliance Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota to provide wrap-around support Contributing to the continued growth and development of the fostering service You will play a vital role in ensuring children and young people reach their full potential in safe, stable and nurturing foster homes. What Were Looking For It is essential that you: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification Are registered with Social Work England (SWE) Have experience within fostering and/or childrens social care (e.g. Looked After Children teams) Demonstrate strong knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding Can make objective, professional assessments Are reflective, creative and committed to achieving the best outcomes Have access to a vehicle and hold a valid UK driving licence Are willing to participate in an out-of-hours on-call service The Benefits of Joining Our Client Career Development Clear progression pathways with support into senior roles Manageable Caseloads Typically up to 15 fostering families Competitive Salary Structured pay grades aligned to experience and training Travel Package 45p per mile mileage reimbursement £100 per month car allowance Wellbeing & Recognition Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years) Up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice Monthly awards with the chance to win up to £150 in vouchers Healthcare & Financial Security MediCash plan for medical cashback (optical, dental and more) Life assurance scheme (3x annual salary after probation) Generous Annual Leave 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days within 4 years All bank holidays Additional 2.5 days annually (birthday, wellbeing day and festive shopping half-day) Safeguarding & Equality Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and believes a workforce with varied backgrounds, cultures and perspectives is essential to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. If youre ready to use your skills, experience and passion to change lives wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Fosterplus Scotland Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £35,500 per annum, dependent upon experience Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Glasgow (office based in Hillington / hybrid working), supporting foster carers across Glasgow and surrounding areas Care Inspectorate Rating: Very Good This is an exciting opportunity to join Fosterplus Scotland and make a real impact. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive team, contributing to the continued development of our fostering services across the Glasgow region. With a Glasgow-based office and a flexible hybrid working model, you will benefit from a balance of office collaboration and home working. About Us For almost 30 years, Fosterplus has proudly supported foster carers across Scotland, with local, dedicated teams of social workers who are always close by. Together, we offer consistent support, regular groups and welcoming family events that help our fostering community feel truly connected. Everything we do is focused on ensuring young people have the opportunity to live in a family where they are valued, encouraged and supported to reach their full potential. All of our offices are rated 'Very Good' by the Care Inspectorate, demonstrating the high standards of care we provide to children and families. Our Glasgow fostering team supports foster families and children across Glasgow, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire, Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Argyll and Bute. Role Requirements Support foster carers 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 carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and 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 Fosterplus policies and procedures Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with Fosterplus' Operational Standards Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within foster families, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasks Ensure each child and foster carer is 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 and 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 Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments You Must Have A Social Work qualification Professional registration with SSSC 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 Confidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes challenging situations Full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle About You You will remain calm under pressure, particularly in emotionally challenging situations You will demonstrate strong professional curiosity You will have the ability to engage others and work collaboratively with creativity You will be able to make timely and effective decisions and lead by example You will understand when to consult with or defer to others Curious to find out more? Chrise Grundy Hoban, our Head of Operations, would love to speak with you - call her on 0131 241 6200 for an informal conversation. If you're passionate about changing lives, we'd love to hear from you-apply now and we'll be in touch with you shortly! No agencies please. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. TPBN1_UKTJ

Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS) Senior Supervising Social Worker Location: Hybrid / Office - Cambuslang Salary: Up to £41,960.42 per annum, dependent upon experience Status: Full-Time, 35 hours per week, permanent Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme and on-site free parking About Us We've been supporting children and young people since 2002. Along with our sister organisation Foster Care Associates, we are one of the UK's largest and most respected fostering organisations. This enables us to offer exceptional resources, support and expertise to help improve the experiences and life chances of children and young people. We have a dedicated focus on supporting foster children and foster carers in Scotland. Our primary aim is to give children and young people the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives within their communities. Over the last 23 years, we have cared for more than 2,000 children and young people. Our expertise and commitment to fostering has been recognised by the Care Inspectorate for Scotland, who rate our work as 'Very Good', reflecting the hard work and dedication of everyone within our organisation. Duties Will Include Support foster carers 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 carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and 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 FCAS policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCAS Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify needs within the foster family (e.g. short breaks, activities, therapy or holidays), working with all members of the child's network and contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasks. Ensure each child and foster carer is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care. Promote the participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and support them in accessing resources and opportunities within their local community. Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis. Participate in the day duty system on a rota basis supporting the referrals team. You Must Have A Social Work qualification Valid Social Work registration 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 transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful or difficult situations A full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Amanda Hartley, Fostering Service Manager, on 0141 646 1400. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced PVG check if successful for the position. TPBN1_UKTJ

Outstanding Ofsted | Flexible Working | L&D Programme | Career Progression | Opportunity to get into Fostering Are you looking to join a Fostering service where you feel valued, and career progression is very much encouraged? Leaders in Care are working with an Ofsted Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency on the South Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their well established Fostering service as a Supervising Social Worker. Benefits include a generous salary of up to £41,000, you can also expect regular learning and development opportunities, to ensure you are developing as a practitioner along with the service. This council also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. There will be plenty of opportunities to further progress your career should you want them. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, and the managers are always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to make sure youre maintaining that all important work life balance. As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with childrens social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship. For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply for this role, send your up to date CV to . Or give me a call on 07897 024978for some more info. TPBN1_UKTJ

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) Good IT skills and understanding / use of Microsoft, outlook and databases / systems. Responsibilities 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 Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. 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 TPBN1_UKTJ

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 Coast of England, for an experienced practitioner to join their established service as a Supervising Social Worker. As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with childrens social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £46,141, as well as ahybrid working pattern, the managers are also always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours and 9-day fortnights to make sure youre maintaining that all important work life balance. This council are rated Good by Ofsted, and also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. They have a real focus on professional development, with regular career progression opportunities within the first 12-months should you wish. For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply for this role, send your CV to . Or call Chris on 07897 024978for some more info. JBRP1_UKTJ

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,708. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Wigan, ENG. 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 fo

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Deputy Manager – Residential Care Home in London Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. Rate: £25.79per hour (Umbrella) TYPE: 28 hours per week Shift Pattern: Shift work including 7:00am–2:30pm and 2:00pm–9:30pm (including some weekends) We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our Residential Care Home in London. You will support the Home Manager in the day-to-day running and development of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered in line with CQC regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about providing person-centred care to older people, including those living with dementia. About You We’re looking for someone who is: • Experienced in managing or supervising teams in a residential or dementia care setting., • Knowledgeable about CQC standards and regulatory compliance., • Skilled in staff management, coaching, and developing others., • Committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred support., • Organised, proactive, and able to handle complex care situations with professionalism., • A confident communicator who works well with multidisciplinary teams, families, and service users. Our locum Deputy Residential Care Managers benefit from • Excellent Rates - Refer-a-friend scheme* - Assistance with DBS applications - Dedicated consultant support - Varied career and flexible working opportunities If you are interested in the position of Care Manager, please apply online or call us directly. Supply Care Solutions have a number of locum jobs across the UK. *All locums must be contract compliant before commencing work through our agency. We are recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grade. We offer an excellent referral bonus for any new worker you refer to us *Terms and conditions apply. Supply Care Solutions works in conjunction with Monitor/TDA rate caps

Family Support Worker Role We are currently assisting a local authority in Brent with the recruitment of an experienced Family Support Worker to join their Early Help Team! As a Family Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to directly work with and provide assistance to families with children and young people. This will involve collaborating with relevant professionals and agencies to ensure positive outcomes and opportunities for children and young people in Worcestershire. Key responsibilities for this role include: Conducting direct work and offering support to children, parents, and other relatives/carers as part of assessments, plans, or reviews. Supervising contact between children and their families during assessments, plans, or reviews. Empowering and encouraging parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting their children's needs. Assisting in the care of children and families at high risk of breakdown by conducting assessments and interventions. Collaborating with other agencies as part of a team focused on supporting the family. Adapting your work approach based on the specific needs of children and families.To be a successful candidate for this position, you must meet the following requirements: Experience in direct work with children and families. Possession of a full UK driver's license and access to your own vehicle.If you believe you have the necessary qualifications and skills, or would like to obtain further information, you can choose from the following options: Click on the apply button and follow the provided steps. Contact Sophie at (phone number removed).At Spencer Clarke Group, we take pride in connecting individuals with the best career opportunities. Our knowledgeable consultants have extensive expertise in the Social Care sector and will provide expert career advice throughout the process. Furthermore, we offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £250* for successful candidate recommendations. If you know someone who might be seeking an exciting career opportunity, please ask them to get in touch with Sophie Payne at Spencer Clarke Group. *

We are currently seeking to employ an enthusiastic Senior Recovery Worker who has knowledge and experience in the field of mental health. We require a dynamic, motivated, pro-active and well organised individual who has the ability and skills to successfully lead the co-ordination and management of our 24hr service for adults with mental health needs. Our Mental Health Residential Service in Burslem provides recovery focused support which is tailored to each individual's support plan. You will be required to have the vision and flair to lead the staff team in providing the highest standards of customer care and person-centred service delivery which meets the standards of set out by our commissioners and The Care Quality Commission (CQC). We work in partnership with commissioners and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a coordinated service which achieves positive outcomes for the people we support. You must have experience in supervising and mentoring a team and must have excellent communication skills. Relevant experience and qualifications are required such as NVQ Level 3/5, DipSW or a management qualification. Vacancy Reference Number: 85511 Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . TPBN1_UKTJ

Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people. Our client is currently recruiting for a Pathway Manager to work across the Bromley area managing 45 bedspaces spread over six schemes. The services provide support to young people aged 18-24 to promote independence and wellbeing. • 37.5 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, • Temporary: approx. 3 months, • £24.73 per hour (£21.50 per hour, with £3.23 holiday pay) Please note: you will be managing 6 accommodation-based services across the borough of Bromley. The services consist of one 24 hour staffed service with 14 bedspaces, one 6 bed Mother and Baby Unit and four supported housing schemes. Key responsibilities: • Ensure the safe and high-quality delivery of the Bromley supported accommodation service, • Manage 2 Senior Progression Coaches, 6 Progression Coaches and 1 Housing Management Worker, • Oversee delivering a trauma informed and outcome focussed service for young people experiencing homelessness, • Work with external agencies to meet the complex needs of clients, • Maximise client access to safe secure housing, employment, training, and education Lead borough-wide service delivery and strategic partnership working, • Ensure safeguarding issues are managed and reported appropriately, • Lead KPI reporting, data submission, and contract compliance, • Complete quarterly reporting and represent the organisation at commissioning meetings, • Manage the service budget to control costs and maximise income, • Oversee full and timely client rent collection and manage voids to ensure rooms are re-let on time, • Oversee health, safety, and legal compliance across sites, • Build local relationships in the community What we’re looking for: • Experience managing a service, ideally in a support setting and experience working with young people who have complex needs, including mental health and substance use, • Strong track record in service delivery, performance improvement, contract compliance, KPI reporting, and quality assurance, • Proven ability to exceed contract requirements and improve outcomes, • Experience supervising staff, • Experience with risk assessment and support planning, • Experience managing strategic multi-agency partnerships, including funders and commissioners, • Experience managing buildings, budgets, and expenditure, • Strong commitment to health, safety and safeguarding, • Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills Desirable: experience managing a staff team across dispersed sites Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Current valid right to work in the UK, • Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise), • A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60), • Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker Walsall Wood From £16 per hour + £50 per sleep in My client is a well-known, Children's Residential Care Company. My client believes that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a community. This is an excellent opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Children's Home in Walsall Wood and works extremely well with external agencies including local authorities. In return for hard work and commitment you can expect, in addition to competitive pay and conditions and a range of benefits, to have a high-quality induction and ongoing training and development. As the Team Leader in Walsall Wood home, you will be responsible for deputising in the Deputy Managers' absence and supporting the Support Workers. The Team Leader will be: Leading and supervising a team of care staff in Walsall Wood children's residential home. Providing guidance, support, and mentorship to staff. Ensuring the team adheres to policies, procedures, and safeguarding regulations. Conducting staff meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews. Supporting with staff rotas and shift planning Ensuring the wellbeing, safety and welfare of the young people in the home. Responding appropriately to any incidents, safeguarding concerns or disclosures. Providing emotional and practical support to children, ensuring their needs are met. Creating and maintaining care plans tailored to individual children's needs. Encouraging children's independence, life skills, and positive behaviours. Supporting with education, activities, and social engagement. Addressing and managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques. Maintaining accurate records of children's care plans, daily logs, and incidents. Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards. Completing risk assessments and following health and safety protocols. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with legislation and organizational policies. Participating in inspections and audits, providing evidence of good practice. Working alongside social workers, therapists, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings. The ideal candidate for the Team Leader will have: NVQ Level 3/4 Residential Childcare. Experience working within a Children's setting, at least 2 years. Experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Safeguarding training and knowledge of child protection procedures. Empathy, patience, and resilience when working with vulnerable children. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle challenging behaviours effectively. Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Our client offers job satisfaction, long term prospects, good pay and conditions, a pension, a range of share schemes, good training opportunities to help you achieve recognised qualifications and a range of specially developed benefits: Employee Assistance Service including free & confidential advice on a range of issues including medical, financial, housing, legal and tax Pension contributions Professional training, development, and career pathways Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Long Service Awards If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Walsall Wood area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandSolutions and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration. Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies. TPBN1_UKTJ

Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based across Beds, Herts and Essex Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time Hours: 30 hours per week Salary: £37,800 - £48,300 dependent on experience (+ £3,000 car allowance) (pro rata) This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Brighter Futures. We are an independent fostering agency part of National Fostering Group. Focusing on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people, Brighter Futures empowers foster carers to meet the specific needs of those in their care. About the Group Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! 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. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of. We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days), • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job ID: (phone number removed)