Fostering Supervising Social Worker (Hybrid)

Hampshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home working

Professional development opportunities

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council’s East Fostering Team is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to support foster carers across North East Hampshire. You will supervise, mentor, and assess carers, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to provide safe, nurturing homes for children in care.

You will work with a well-established team, delivering training, panels, and reports while collaborating with internal and external partners to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience working with foster carers, children in care, and multi-agency teams.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular supervision, support, and crisis intervention to foster carers.
• Manage a caseload in line with statutory and departmental procedures.
• Prepare and present reports for fostering panels, reviews, and legal proceedings.
• Deliver training and facilitate support groups for foster carers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to secure the best outcomes for children.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Report writing

Education

Registered Social Worker SWE

Job description

Hampshire County Council’s East Fostering Team is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to support foster carers across North East Hampshire. You will supervise, mentor, and assess carers, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to provide safe, nurturing homes for children in care.

You will work with a well-established team, delivering training, panels, and reports while collaborating with internal and external partners to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable children.