Senior Trauma-Informed Supervising Social Worker (Fostering)

TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust); Paisley; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Pension (salary sacrifice)

Homeworking IT bundle

EAP 24/7 support

Job summary

TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust) seeks a Senior Supervising Social Worker to provide trauma-informed supervision to foster carers and social work colleagues across Scotland. The role is homebased with travel across Central and West Scotland, 35 hours per week, Mon–Fri.

You will lead Form F assessments, support carers, and help develop services while ensuring children's safety and positive outcomes. The role offers strong benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Up-to-date registration with Scottish Social Services Council.
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in a regulated fostering service.
• PVG clearance (processed by TACT).

Responsibilities

• To supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and children.
• Ensure children are safe, well cared for and achieve positive outcomes in line with TACT policies.
• Undertaking Form F assessments where needed.
• To facilitate regular support groups and learning opportunities, including the delivery of training.
• Developing the service and supporting colleagues.
• Recording and updating CHARMS and all other appropriate central/social work systems.
• Participating in Out of Hours Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Supervision

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust) seeks a Senior Supervising Social Worker to provide trauma-informed supervision to foster carers and social work colleagues across Scotland. The role is homebased with travel across Central and West Scotland, 35 hours per week, Mon–Fri.

You will lead Form F assessments, support carers, and help develop services while ensuring children's safety and positive outcomes. The role offers strong benefits and progression opportunities.