Copy of Supervising Social Worker – Connected People’s Fostering Team #5270599

Semester.co.uk; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Supervising Social Worker for the Connected People’s Fostering Team. This role focuses on supporting family and friends carers through assessments and supervision, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children. Excellent competitive pay and a supportive working environment are offered.

Benefits

Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

Free ongoing training opportunities

Support and expert advice from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering and court work preferred.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely assessments of connected carers.
• Provide ongoing support to family and friends carers.
• Collaborate with legal teams and children's social workers.

Skills

Assessment

Support

Knowledge of care proceedings

Court work

Permanence planning

Education

Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Job description

Copy of Supervising Social Worker – Connected People’s Fostering Team #5270599

Semester Recruitment is working with Cheshire West and Chester Council, who are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their Connected People’s Team, based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port.

This vital role involves supporting family and friends carers – including Special Guardians – through assessments and supervision, prioritizing children’s wellbeing and safety.

Responsibilities include conducting robust, timely assessments of connected carers, often within court-directed timeframes.

You will provide ongoing support, advice, and supervision to family and friends carers and Special Guardians, work with complex care proceedings, and contribute to permanence planning for children.

Collaboration with courts, legal teams, and children’s social workers is essential.

Some travel out-of-county may be required, including occasional overnight stays.

Promoting safe and stable care arrangements for children with known carers is a key part of the role.

Qualifications include being a Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

Experience in fostering, court work, or permanence planning is preferred.

You should have strong knowledge of care proceedings, SGO processes, and connected carers assessments.

Ability to produce high-quality reports and work to tight deadlines is important.

We seek a resilient, reflective, and committed individual dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

A willingness to travel and stay overnight as required is necessary.

Join a team making a real impact on children’s lives through stability, family, and support.

Apply today or contact Semester Recruitment to discuss the role further.

CVs are being reviewed immediately – early applications are encouraged.

Please note this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

• Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
• Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registering
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS check completed
• Support and expert advice from a friendly, dedicated team
• Assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred area

If you would like to find out more about this role or other opportunities with Semester.co.uk, please click the ‘Apply’ button.