Fostering Social Worker | Devon

Caritas Recruitment; Pilton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong professional networks

Make a lasting difference to children

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join Devon County Council’s North & Mid Fostering Team. You will supervise foster carers, provide professional guidance, and work across North & Mid Devon to ensure safe, stable placements for children.

The role requires SWE registration, Right to Work in the UK, and substantial post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Care, preferably in fostering. Hybrid/home-working possibilities may be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Must be SWE registered and have Right to Work in the UK.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Care required.
• Experience in fostering services or transferable skills from related settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support and professional advice to foster carers.
• Conduct foster carer visits and statutory supervision.
• Complete unannounced visits and annual foster carer reviews.
• Undertake quality assurance activities.
• Support recruitment, assessment and ongoing development of foster carers.
• Assist with delivering training for prospective and existing foster carers.
• Ensure compliance with National Minimum Standards for Fostering and Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011.
• Promote permanence options and understanding of legal frameworks for children.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Legislation knowledge

Assessment & planning

Education

Social Work qualification

ASYE completed

Job description

Fostering Supervising Social Worker

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Supervising Social Worker | Fostering, Supervision & Support | North & Mid Devon

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join Devon County Council's North & Mid Fostering Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated fostering service committed to supporting foster carers and ensuring children and young people experience safe, stable and nurturing placements. The team plays a vital role in providing supervision, guidance and support to foster carers while ensuring compliance with fostering regulations and best practice standards.

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will work closely with foster carers across North & Mid Devon, promoting high-quality fostering practice and supporting carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in their care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing supervision, support and professional advice to foster carers
• Conducting foster carer visits and statutory supervision
• Completing unannounced visits and annual foster carer reviews
• Undertaking quality assurance activities
• Supporting the recruitment, assessment and ongoing development of foster carers
• Assisting with the delivery of training for prospective and existing foster carers
• Ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards for Fostering and Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011
• Promoting permanence options and understanding of legal frameworks for children cared for within family and friendship networks

Requirements

• Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Right to Work in the UK
• Successful completion of ASYE
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care
• Experience within Fostering services or the ability to demonstrate highly transferable skills from a related children's social work setting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong understanding of fostering legislation, regulations and safeguarding practice
• High-quality assessment, recording and planning skills
• Ability and willingness to work across the North & Mid Devon area

Working Arrangements

Location: Taw View, North Walk, Barnstaple, EX31 1EE

Hours: 37 hours per week

Social Workers must be available to undertake visits and meet service requirements

Occasional home working may be available and can be discussed at interview

Pay & Benefits

• Up to £36 per hour depending on experience
• Supportive fostering service with strong professional networks
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference to foster carers and children

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy