Supervising Social Worker

Opus People Solutions Limited; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join its Fostering Service, providing supervision, guidance, and professional support to foster carers across the county. The role offers Hybrid Working with an hourly rate of £28.55.

You will lead annual carer reviews, deliver trauma-informed training, and ensure adherence to safeguarding standards while acting as the professional link to Children’s Services. Travel across Shropshire may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience working within a Fostering Team.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures, and National Minimum Standards.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Shropshire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing supervision, support, and challenge to foster carers.
• Conduct regular home visits and maintain strong professional relationships with fostering households.
• Lead annual foster carer reviews and contribute to fostering panel requirements where appropriate.
• Deliver trauma-informed training and development opportunities for foster carers.
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards (NMS).
• Act as the key professional link between foster carers and Children's Services.
• Support placement stability and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to high-quality fostering practice.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Social Work degree (SWE registered)

Job description

About the Role

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join its Fostering Service and play a key role in supporting foster carers across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated fostering team, providing supervision, guidance, and professional support to foster carers to help achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Rate: From £28.55 per hour

Umbrella Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing supervision, support, and challenge to foster carers.
• Conduct regular home visits and maintain strong professional relationships with fostering households.
• Lead annual foster carer reviews and contribute to fostering panel requirements where appropriate.
• Deliver trauma-informed training and development opportunities for foster carers.
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards (NMS).
• Act as the key professional link between foster carers and Children's Services.
• Support placement stability and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to high-quality fostering practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience working within a Fostering Team.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures, and National Minimum Standards.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Shropshire.
• 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 an excellent opportunity to join a supportive fostering service and make a lasting difference to the lives of foster carers and children across Shropshire.