Fostering Lead

Community Care Live; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

CPD training & development Opportunity

28 days annual leave

Further benefits

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a Supervising Social Worker Lead for its foster care service covering the South West/Bristol area. This permanent, full‑time role is hybrid (office once a month).

You must hold a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship). The post leads safeguarding practice, acts as Designated Safeguarding Lead, supervises staff, supports foster carers, and engages with Foster Panel and partners to ensure high‑quality, trauma‑informed

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Social Work required.
• Post-qualification experience in fostering is desirable.
• Fostering management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding practice across the agency.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide supervision, leadership and support to staff.
• Support foster carers to provide therapeutic care.
• Act as Adviser to Foster Panel and present reports where required.
• Quality assure assessments, reviews and practice standards.
• Promote DDP-informed and trauma-responsive approaches.
• Work collaboratively with children, carers, local authorities and partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safeguarding

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

An Independent Fostering Agencyare looking for a Supervising Social Worker Lead for their fostering service that coversSouth West/Bristol . This is a permanent andfull-time position that is hybrid working (once a month in the office).

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This Independent Fostering Agency is a established fostering service in the South West. This service is rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. This team is guided by Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), attachment theory and trauma-informed care.

About the job

• Lead safeguarding practice across the agency.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide supervision, leadership and support to staff.
• Support foster carers to provide therapeutic care.
• Act as Adviser to Foster Panel and present reports where required.
• Quality assure assessments, reviews and practice standards.
• Promote DDP-informed and trauma-responsive approaches.
• Work collaboratively with children, carers, local authorities and partner agencies.

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience inFostering. Fostering management experience is ideal.

What's on offer?

• Up to £45,000

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Mileage paid

• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

• Further benefits