Fostering Team: Supervising Social Worker (Hybrid)

SourceFlow; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join its Fostering Service and support foster carers across the county. This role provides supervision, guidance, and professional support to foster households to help achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care.

The position requires SWE registration, safeguarding expertise, and a willingness to travel across Shropshire.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration and active practicing status.
• Experience in a fostering team and safeguarding regulatory knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Shropshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing supervision and support to foster carers.
• Conduct regular home visits and build professional relationships.
• Lead annual foster carer reviews and contribute to panel requirements.
• Deliver trauma-informed training and development for foster carers.
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards.
• Act as the key professional link between foster carers and Children's Services.
• Support placement stability and positive outcomes for children in care.
• Maintain accurate records and foster high-quality fostering practice.

Skills

Social work practice

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Education

Social Work qualification & SWE registration

Job description

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join its Fostering Service and support foster carers across the county. This role provides supervision, guidance, and professional support to foster households to help achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care.

The position requires SWE registration, safeguarding expertise, and a willingness to travel across Shropshire.