Foster Care Supervising Social Worker: Lead & Develop Team

Caritas Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment seeks a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering team on a permanent basis. You will oversee high‑quality social work services and supervise a team of social workers to drive positive outcomes for children and families.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised social work qualification, be registered with the regulatory body, and have a minimum of three years post‑qualification experience in fostering or child protection, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification (BA/MA).
• Registered with the relevant social work regulatory body.
• At least three years of post-qualification social work experience, with fostering or child protection.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring social work staff, providing guidance on case management and intervention strategies.
• Conducting regular case reviews and ensuring assessments and care plans are thorough and effective.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and promote positive outcomes for children and families.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Participating in training and development initiatives to improve team performance and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Job description

Caritas Recruitment seeks a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering team on a permanent basis. You will oversee high‑quality social work services and supervise a team of social workers to drive positive outcomes for children and families.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised social work qualification, be registered with the regulatory body, and have a minimum of three years post‑qualification experience in fostering or child protection, with strong leadership and