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Join Our Outstanding Team at Fostering People!\n Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and foster families across the West Midlands? At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency where social workers are trusted, supported, and empowered. Role Overview\n Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker \n Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible on days \n Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, depending on experience \n Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract \n Covering Area: Central West Midlands - Birmingham, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Shrewsbury Why Join Us?\n At Fostering People, we are more than just a fostering agency; we are a community dedicated to providing exceptional support. Here’s what we offer: \n\n • £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme\n, • 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service\n, • Bank holidays off\n, • Company pension plan\n, • Life Assurance (x2)\n, • Employee Discount Scheme\n, • Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees\nAbout Us\n Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for excellence, receiving four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection highlighted: \n\n • Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.\n, • High satisfaction levels among staff and foster carers.\n, • Robust and fair assessment processes.\n, • Excellent training opportunities for both staff and carers.\nYour Role\n As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will: \n\n • Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.\n, • Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.\n\n One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared, “Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference. You will feel well supported and valued in an open and inclusive environment.” About You\n We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can: \n\n • Work independently while maintaining communication with team members and Foster Parents.\n, • Demonstrate excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities.\n, • Produce high-quality reports with good IT skills.\n\n You should be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. While recent experience in fostering and children’s services is desirable, we welcome applications from less experienced candidates who are eager to learn. A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures in fostering and safeguarding is essential. Ready to Make a Difference?\n If you share our creative vision and are passionate about fostering, we want to hear from you! To be considered, please submit your application, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps. \n Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Qualified Social Workers Only \n \n Job Title: Fostering Supervising Social Worker \n Location: Birmingham and West Midlands \n Job Types: Permanent \n Working Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Monday - Friday \n Pay: Up to £42,400.00 per year to include car allowance \n Participation in out-of-hours rota: Yes \n Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days (plus birthday) \n Responsible To: Registered/Deputy Manager \n \n Supporting Foster Carers. Transforming Lives. \n \n If you are an experienced, committed Registered Social Worker who wants to join one of the UK’s leading family-owned Ofsted Outstanding fostering providers and help shape better futures for children and young people, please apply today. \n \n As a Supervising Social Worker with Swiis, you will work closely with foster carers to ensure safe, nurturing, stable foster families for children and young people. This is a varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same. \n \n Core responsibilities include: \n \n Support & Supervision \n 1. Managing and supervising a caseload of foster carers. \n 1. Ensuring homes provide safe and nurturing environments. \n 1. Delivering high‑quality supervision, guidance, and support visits. \n 1. Assisting foster carers to evidence their competencies and complete TSD workbooks. \n 1. Supporting annual foster carer reviews and presenting to panel. \n 1. Identifying training needs and contributing to workshops and support groups. \n 1. Helping foster carers prepare young people for semi‑independent or independent living. \n 1. Participating in the Out‑of‑Hours rota. \n \n Safeguarding & Care Planning \n 1. Working closely with local authorities to meet children’s needs. \n 1. Ensuring care plans, placement plans, PEPs and pathway plans are up‑to‑date. \n 1. Completing individual risk assessments and safe caring plans. \n 1. Maintaining accurate case recordings within required timeframes. \n 1. Ensuring compliance with all regulations and child safeguarding procedures. \n 1. Attending relevant meetings, activities and events to support children and foster carers. \n \n Administration & Compliance \n 1. Maintaining accurate, GDPR‑compliant records. \n 1. Managing all documentation, reporting and database tasks effectively. \n 1. Ensuring timely processing of incidents and notifications. \n Additional Responsibilities \n 1. Demonstrating Swiis core values in all aspects of work. \n 1. Participating in ongoing training and professional development. \n 1. Maintaining awareness of health & safety, equality and diversity policies. \n 1. Driving responsibilities where applicable (vehicle upkeep, safety, insurance, etc.). \n \n Benefits \n · Competitive annual salary of up to £42,000 to inclusive of a car allowance \n · 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (plus birthday off) \n · Excellent Private Dental and Healthcare Scheme available* \n · Company Pensions Scheme with options to increase contributions \n · Life Assurance benefit of up to 3 times your annual salary paid to your beneficiaries \n · Additional payments for Out of Hours support \n · Excellent training and career progression opportunities in a growing organisation \n \n About Swiis: \n \n Swiis Foster Care is a national leading Independent Fostering Agency with consistently Outstanding Ofsted inspections due in part to the high-quality service provided to our foster carers and children and young people in our care. Swiis Foster Care is a family-owned independent fostering provider which has been operating for over twenty five years. Swiis Foster Care is a continuously expanding company and offers significant development opportunity for the right candidate. \n \n Apply now \n \n If you believe that you have the appropriate experience and ambition to work for one of the finest Independent Foster Care Agencies in the UK and have the desire to really improve outcomes for children and young people looked after, then please submit an up-to-date CV detailing a full employment history. \n \n Swiis is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that our staff have excellent working conditions and genuine career opportunities. 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 the appropriate checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

Supervising Social Worker - ASYE Available Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + £1,200 car allowance NonStop Consulting is working with a small, family-run fostering agency in the West Midlands who are looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their team on a permanent basis. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a mix of office and home working. Benefits: Small caseload up to 7 Good Ofsted No requirement to do Form F's ASYE support Therapeutic agency Small, family feel Nurturing and supportive environment Hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits package Staff well-being daysResponsibilities: Support foster carers to provide safe and positive homes for children Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and care are maintainedRequirements: Registered with Social Work England (SWE) Up to date with current legislation Work within children's services is a plus How to apply: If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site. Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and earn a £200 referral bonus. For other opportunities or a chat, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn. At NonStop Care, you'll have a dedicated consultant to support you through every step - from CV review to interview preparation - ensuring you have everything you need to succeed

Supervising Social Worker for fostering, fixed-term, part-time position in Bromsgrove with a hybrid work model.

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The Senior/Supervising Social Worker will recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise foster carers to ensure high-quality placements.

Seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents.

Requirements Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience as a supervising social worker or working with foster parents A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications, Goo

Supervising Social Worker - ASYE Available Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + £1,200 car allowance NonStop Consulting is working with a small, family-run fostering agency in the West Midlands who are looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their team on a permanent basis. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a mix of office and home working. Benefits: Small caseload up to 7 Good Ofsted No requirement to do Form F's ASYE support Therapeutic agency Small, family feel Nurturing and supportive environment Hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits package Staff well-being daysResponsibilities: Support foster carers to provide safe and positive homes for children Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and care are maintainedRequirements: Registered with Social Work England (SWE) Up to date with current legislation Work within children's services is a plus How to apply: If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site. Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and earn a £200 referral bonus. For other opportunities or a chat, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn. At NonStop Care, you'll have a dedicated consultant to support you through every step - from CV review to interview preparation - ensuring you have everything you need to succeed

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work professional with strong experience across Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline, Care Proceedings, and Adoption. The successful candidate will provide effective help and protection to children, young people, families, and carers, while supporting the development of high-quality social work practice across the team. This role combines complex casework responsibilities with practice leadership, supervision, and mentoring of frontline practitioners. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments, planning, interventions, and direct work with children and families. Manage a complex caseload involving CIN, CP, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Adoption work. Lead safeguarding investigations and attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences, reviews, and other statutory meetings. Complete high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation within agreed timescales. Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to planning and decision-making. Build effective working relationships with families, carers, partner agencies, and professionals. Act as a practice leader within the team, promoting excellent social work practice. Provide professional guidance, reflective supervision, and support to social workers and support staff. Support and mentor ASYE Social Workers and Child & Family Officers. Deliver group supervision sessions and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice. Promote restorative and relational practice approaches, including motivational interviewing techniques. Work closely with Practice Development Coordinators to ensure consistency and quality across the service. Support the Team Manager in monitoring quality, performance, and service delivery. Assist with auditing, quality assurance, and oversight of practice standards. Use management information systems effectively to support performance and outcomes. Keep up to date with legislation, research, statutory guidance, and best practice developments in children's social care. Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the development of innovative practice approaches. Support multi-agency partnership working to improve outcomes for children and families. Chair and participate in key meetings and deputise for the Team Manager when required.Skills/Experience Qualified Social Worker. Registered with Social Work England. Significant experience within Children's Social Care. Strong background in Safeguarding, CIN, Child Protection, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Adoption. Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising social workers. Excellent assessment, report writing, and court work skills. Full UK Driving Licence.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules. If you're an experienced Senior Practitioner looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, apply today

Supervising social worker needed to support foster parents, ensuring compliance with standards and offering training, requiring experience in child and family social work.

Supervising Social Worker needed to support foster parents, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing training and supervision.

Supervising social worker to provide support and supervision to foster parents, ensuring compliance with standards and promoting child welfare.

Supervising Social Worker position in Liverpool.

Supervising Social Worker needed to support foster parents and ensure regulatory compliance.

Supervising Social Worker needed to support foster parents and ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children in foster care.

Seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker for a full-time, hybrid role at a highly rated IFA.

Seeking a Supervising Social Worker for a part-time role involving direct support, supervision, and quality assurance for foster parents, ensuring child welfare and stability.

Experienced Supervising Social Worker wanted for a permanent role at a fostering agency.

Senior / Supervising Social Worker. With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong reputation for supporting both children and staff, we're looking for a passionate, highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and highly supportive South West team. Our f

Providing professional leadership mentoring and support to social workers ASYEs trainees students and social care colleagues. Professional Qualification: MA BA BSc in Social Work Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Social Worker to join its clients Community.

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Liquid Personnel is recruiting Adult Social Worker for its clients Adult Care and Support Team in Cornwall. MA BA BSc in Social Work Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Refer a Friend bonus get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*.

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Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its clients Learning Disabilities Team at Somerset. Professional Qualification: MA BA BSc in Social Work Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Refer a Friend bonus get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*.