Senior Social Worker – Fostering & Trauma Support Lead

South Gloucestershire Council; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the WAYPOINT team, focusing on therapeutic support for fostering families. The role involves direct support to foster carers and children while managing team members. Applicants must be qualified social workers with relevant practice registration. The position is full-time but welcomes flexible working arrangements. Generous annual leave and supportive management are part of the benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Training and development opportunities

Career progression options

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration to practice with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in supervision or mentoring social workers or support staff.
• Substantial first-hand experience in a relevant children’s social care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one therapeutically and trauma-informed support to foster carers.
• Manage two Inclusion and Adolescent Participation Workers.
• Facilitate a monthly ‘WAYPOINT Drop In’ session.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Trauma-informed support

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Social Worker with registration to practice

Job description

A local authority in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the WAYPOINT team, focusing on therapeutic support for fostering families. The role involves direct support to foster carers and children while managing team members. Applicants must be qualified social workers with relevant practice registration. The position is full-time but welcomes flexible working arrangements. Generous annual leave and supportive management are part of the benefits package.