Supervising Social Worker

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Service and manage a caseload of up to 15 fostering households, ensuring high-quality placements across the service.

The role is based in Sand Martin House, Peterborough, offering hybrid working with 1 office day per week and a 37-hour week. The rate is £39 per hour Umbrella, reflecting seniority and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience within a Fostering Team.
• Experience completing Form F Assessments.
• Strong understanding of fostering legislation and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Complete Form F Assessments for prospective foster carers.
• Supervise a caseload of up to 15 fostering households.
• Undertake monthly foster carer supervisions and provide ongoing support.
• Attend and contribute to Child Care Reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Complete annual foster carer reviews.
• Support the Placement Team through duty rota.
• Undertake statutory checks and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Children’s Social Care, Education and Clinical Teams.
• Promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Form F Assessments

Caseload management

Fostering legislation

Education

SW England registration

Job description

About the Role

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join its Fostering Service. This is an excellent opportunity to support foster carers and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in care.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of up to 15 fostering households, providing supervision, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality fostering placements across the service.

Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with 1 day per week in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Form F Assessments for prospective foster carers.
• Supervise a caseload of up to 15 fostering households.
• Undertake monthly foster carer supervisions and provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Attend and contribute to Child Care Reviews, Placement Planning Meetings, and other multi-agency meetings.
• Complete annual foster carer reviews.
• Support the Placement Team through participation in a duty rota.
• Undertake statutory checks, risk assessments, and compliance-related tasks.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Social Care, Education, and Clinical Teams to support children in placement.
• Promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children and young people

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience within a Fostering Team.
• Experience completing Form F Assessments.
• Strong understanding of fostering legislation, safeguarding, and fostering regulations.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive fostering service and make a meaningful difference to the lives of foster carers and the children they care for