Senior Social Worker — Foster Care Leadership (Home-Based)

Polaris; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering agency in the UK is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents and ensure quality care for children. The role is home-based and requires a Social Work qualification, professional registration, and a full driving license. Responsibilities include monitoring foster parent suitability, providing supervision, and participating in out-of-hours support. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance

30 days' Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• A Social Work qualification is required.
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents.

Skills

Social Work qualification

High standard of report writing

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Ability to travel extensively

Confidence with transporting children

Education

Professional registration with Social Work England

Job description

A fostering agency in the UK is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents and ensure quality care for children. The role is home-based and requires a Social Work qualification, professional registration, and a full driving license. Responsibilities include monitoring foster parent suitability, providing supervision, and participating in out-of-hours support. Competitive salary and benefits offered.