Senior Social Worker – Fostering Supervisor

Polaris; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in Oldbury seeks an experienced Senior / Supervising Social Worker. You will supervise foster parents, ensuring high-quality care for children in foster care. This role requires effective communication, a qualification in Social Work, and registration with Social Work England. You will collaborate with local authorities and manage documentation compliance responsibilities. Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum plus benefits such as a car allowance and generous leave policy.

Benefits

Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance

30 days' Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Medical Cash Plan

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work qualification.
• Professional registration required with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with young people and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise foster parents and families.
• Ensure compliance of documentation for children and foster parents.
• Work with local authorities to support the needs of children.

Skills

Clear communication with young people

High standard of report writing

Working knowledge of child safeguarding

Partnership working with authorities

Driving in difficult situations

Education

Social Work qualification

Professional registration with Social Work England

Job description

A leading fostering agency in Oldbury seeks an experienced Senior / Supervising Social Worker. You will supervise foster parents, ensuring high-quality care for children in foster care. This role requires effective communication, a qualification in Social Work, and registration with Social Work England. You will collaborate with local authorities and manage documentation compliance responsibilities. Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum plus benefits such as a car allowance and generous leave policy.