Supervising Social Worker

Five Rivers; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Sick pay

Store discount

Job summary

Five Rivers is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to provide dedicated supervision and support to Foster Carers across the Northeast. The role emphasises trauma‑informed practice and a flexible structure with meaningful, varied duties.

You will complete Form F Assessments, engage in Children & Young People’s participation, and contribute to strategy events while joining an organisation that prioritises development and progression.

Qualifications

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Formal Social Work Qualification
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to foster carers with realistic caseloads.
• Work within a trauma‑informed practice model and monitor interventions.
• Carry out Form F Assessments and participate in strategy events.
• Support carers on a rota basis in the out‑of‑hours service.

Skills

Written communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Education

Formal Social Work Qualification

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to provide support to our Foster Carers throughout the Northeast. Reporting into the office rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to carers and children.

Our Supervising Social Worker’s days are varied and interesting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our foster carers, holding realistic caseloads and providing a high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention.

You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow therapeutic practice.

You will have the opportunity to complete Form F Assessments, participate in our Children & Young People’s participation and strategy events, and support our foster carers on a rota basis in our out-of-hours service.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare sector. Not only do we source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career. We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the foster carers and children who need you.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading independent fostering agency.

You will have access to formal CHARMS training as well as access to our peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist. You will have opportunities to integrate with our clinical, educational and residential services. We also like to promote from within so you will have access to career progression opportunities.

About Five Rivers

The Fostering Company is a subsidiary of Five Rivers Child Care we are a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989. We’re committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for the crucial role they take on when they become part of the Five Rivers fostering family.

Hours

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am -17:00pm and Fridays 9am – 16:30pm

The role is full-time over 5 days per week.

Why The Fostering Company?

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance
• £4500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Formal Social Work Qualification
• Valid Driving Licence
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Experience

• social work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person