Supervising Social Worker

National Fostering Agency Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join their dedicated team in creating positive futures for children in foster care. This role involves supervising foster carers, ensuring they receive the necessary support, and visiting homes to maintain strong relationships. You will work closely with clinical teams to provide tailored support, fostering an environment where children can thrive. With a commitment to safeguarding and a passion for improving lives, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Up to 39 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Mental health support

Health checks

Cycle to Work schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant body and hold a full driving license.
• Previous social work experience, especially with children who have trauma.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and advise foster carers, ensuring support for children.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to provide appropriate support.

Skills

Social Work

Child Welfare

Trauma-Informed Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

BA in Social Work

MA in Social Work

Job description

Supervising Social Worker

NFA East

• Regionally based covering Peterborough & Kings Lynn
• Permanent

Salary: £41,000 - £43,000 per annum (including a £3,000 car allowance)

Location: Regionally based covering Peterborough & Kings Lynn

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The East of England is full of local children and young people looking for foster homes. Join the family of foster carers who, according to Ofsted, create ‘Outstanding outcomes for children’.

As a creative, resilient, and responsible member of our team, you will help create happy homes for young people and their carers—homes where incredible futures can begin.

The role

As part of our team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life.

You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find foster homes that can transform their futures. You will supervise and advise foster carers, ensuring both carers and children receive the support they need to thrive.

You will visit homes and stay in touch with carers and young people, becoming an essential contact point—a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We maintain lower caseloads to reduce risk and provide more personalized, person-centric support, allowing more time to work closely with young people and carers to achieve the best outcomes.

You will collaborate with clinical teams to identify and provide appropriate support, including occupational therapy, art therapy, and clinicians specializing in trauma and attachment theory.

As a key team member in a local fostering agency, you will ensure children and young people are safe, well looked after, and that high standards are maintained.

Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and reach their potential, making a real impact on the children they care for.

Who we are looking for

You should be passionate about creating positive lives for children and supporting foster carers. You will be confident, imaginative, hold a BA or MA in social work, and have an energetic, open-minded approach. You must be registered with the relevant body and hold a full driving license.

Previous social work experience, especially with children who have trauma and additional needs, is essential, as carers and children will rely on your support to build nurturing relationships.

You should be eager to take on responsibilities and willing to benefit from our support to excel in your role. Sharing your skills and experience to help the team thrive is also important.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exceptional reward package, including:

• Up to 39 days annual leave (including bank holidays and optional extra days)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additional benefits via Vista platform include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to undertake appropriate checks.

Whether in urban or rural settings, you will be part of a dynamic team aiming high and helping others achieve their goals.