Kinship Care Supervising Social Worker - Trauma-Informed

Working for Essex; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Kinship Supervising Social Worker for the North Essex quadrant. The role focuses on leading kinship foster carer support and delivering trauma-informed, relational practice to children and families. It requires a qualified social worker with current registration and flexibility to travel across the county.

The post is permanent and full-time, based in North Essex with countywide duties. Visa sponsorship is not available; closing date is 27 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Formal social work qualification with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience delivering kinship-focused support and training to carers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kinship foster carers, monitoring visits and annual reviews.
• Co-lead some training events for foster carers and update assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Fostering National Minimum Standards and regulations.
• Provide trauma-informed, relational support to children and families.
• Travel within Essex for visits and meetings as required.

Skills

Kinship care

Trauma-informed

Relational support

Team leadership

Education

Qualified social worker (Social Work England registered)

Social work degree or master’s in social work

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Kinship Supervising Social Worker for the North Essex quadrant. The role focuses on leading kinship foster carer support and delivering trauma-informed, relational practice to children and families. It requires a qualified social worker with current registration and flexibility to travel across the county.

The post is permanent and full-time, based in North Essex with countywide duties. Visa sponsorship is not available; closing date is 27 October 2026.