Fostering Supervising Social Worker — Lead Carer Support

Swiis Foster Care Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

30 days annual leave

Private dental and healthcare scheme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance (up to 3x salary)

Out-of-hours payments

Training and career progression

Job summary

Swiis Foster Care is seeking a dedicated Fostering Supervising Social Worker for a permanent role based in Birmingham and the West Midlands. You will supervise a caseload of foster carers, ensure safe and nurturing homes, and deliver high-quality supervision visits as part of our frontline support.

You will work with local authorities to update care plans and risk assessments, participate in out-of-hours rota, and contribute to training and carer development.

Qualifications

• Managing and supervising a caseload of foster carers.
• Ensuring homes provide safe and nurturing environments.
• Delivering high-quality supervision, guidance, and support visits.
• Supporting foster carers to evidence their competencies and complete TSD workbooks.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with local authorities to meet children’s needs.
• Ensuring care plans, placement plans, PEPs and pathway plans are up-to-date.
• Completing individual risk assessments and safe caring plans.
• Maintaining accurate case recordings within required timeframes.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulations and child safeguarding procedures.
• Attending relevant meetings, activities and events to support children and foster carers.

Job description

Swiis Foster Care is seeking a dedicated Fostering Supervising Social Worker for a permanent role based in Birmingham and the West Midlands. You will supervise a caseload of foster carers, ensure safe and nurturing homes, and deliver high-quality supervision visits as part of our frontline support.

You will work with local authorities to update care plans and risk assessments, participate in out-of-hours rota, and contribute to training and carer development.