Hybrid Supervising Social Worker: Foster Care Impact

Compass Fostering; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel package

Wellbeing services

Service awards

MediCash

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Compass Fostering is seeking a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker based in Worcester with a West Midlands caseload. The role offers hybrid working, combining office and home-based activity, with visits to foster carers.

You will lead with reflective practice and be responsible for ~13 fostering families, while supporting service growth and safeguarding compliance. The post requires a Social Work qualification, SWE registration, full driving licence and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in fostering-related social work or looked-after children’s teams.
• Ability to identify the needs of young people.
• Access to a car and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Adopt a reflective and creative approach when working with foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential.
• Manage a caseload of typically 13 fostering families, providing support and guidance.
• Provide wrap-around support to foster carers and participate in an out-of-hours on-call service.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the fostering service.
• Attend visits to carers and contribute to safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Reflective approach

Caseload management

On-call support

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification

SWE registration

Job description

Compass Fostering is seeking a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker based in Worcester with a West Midlands caseload. The role offers hybrid working, combining office and home-based activity, with visits to foster carers.

You will lead with reflective practice and be responsible for ~13 fostering families, while supporting service growth and safeguarding compliance. The post requires a Social Work qualification, SWE registration, full driving licence and DBS clearance.