Senior Supervising Social Worker

Tact Fostering; England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit fostering organization seeks a Senior Supervising Social Worker to support foster carers in Somerset and Devon. The role offers flexible homeworking and requires regular travel for team meetings and training. Candidates should have significant experience working with children and a Social Work qualification, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to child welfare. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a strong emphasis on staff well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Homeworking equipment

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required to start.
• Knowledge of Fostering National Minimum Standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support foster carers in Somerset and Devon.
• Attend monthly team meetings in Bristol.
• Engage in well-being and team events regularly.

Skills

Post qualifying experience in family placement work

Proven track record in working with children

Up to date knowledge of fostering legislation

Experience supporting looked after children

Strong administrative and report writing skills

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Ability to work autonomously under deadlines

Support foster carers for positive outcomes

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker

Salary: £41,208 per annum + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance (£43,458)

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week – Permanent Contract – Working Flexibly Monday to Friday

Location: Homebased within reasonable travelling distance of Somerset and Devon

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We know that we cannot provide exceptional levels of care without our staff which is why we prioritise their wellbeing. As a homeworking organisation, we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work life balance for all our staff.

A rare opportunity to work for an ‘OUTSTANDING’ team where trauma-informed practice is the foundation of everything we do.

“Members of the team who spoke to the inspector said that they felt valued in their role. They considered that they had access to opportunities that they had not experienced in previous employment. The agency provides exceptional resources for staff to ensure that their emotional well-being and a healthy work-life balance are promoted.” (OFSTED 2022)

We require a Social Worker to support foster carers in Somerset and Devon. The successful applicants will be joining a forward-thinking team with focus on the child being central to decision making. The roles are homebased with a requirement for regular travel to meet carers face to face locally, attend team meetings in Bristol monthly, and for other wellbeing and team events as necessary.

• Post qualifying experience in family placement work or post qualifying experience in other childcare settings.
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Thorough and consistent administrative and report writing skills plus excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• The skills to prioritise and work autonomously, against potentially conflicting deadlines with regard to regulatory requirements.
• The ability to support our foster carers and their families to achieve the best outcomes for the children in their care.

You will need to have a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. An Enhanced DBS clearance is also required and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The SSSWwill be homebased but required to travel regularly to face-to-face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.

A Enhanced DBS clearanceis required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Please see theJob Information Pack,Job Descriptionand TACT website at tactcare.org.ukfor more detailed information.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16th November 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.