Supervising Social Worker

Rising Stars Fostering Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Stars Fostering Limited in London is seeking a proactive Supervising Social Worker to support looked-after children and foster carers. You will carry out assessments, prepare statutory reports, and contribute to care planning to ensure high-quality care and safeguarding compliance.

This full-time, on-site role requires excellent communication with Local Authorities and professionals, caseload management, and a commitment to anti-discriminatory, trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with BA/MA in Social Work and registration.
• Experience with looked-after children or fostering and supervising foster carers.
• Strong assessment, reporting, and care planning skills with caseloads.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with professionals and authorities.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support foster carers through visits and meetings.
• Complete assessments, statutory visits, and care planning.
• Liaise with Local Authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in recruitment and training.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Registration with regulatory body

Fostering experience

Assessment & report writing

Care planning

Stakeholder collaboration

On-site London work

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Tools

Case management systems

Basic IT skills

Job description

Company Description

Rising Stars Fostering Limited is an Independent Fostering Agency committed to providing exceptional care and support to children and foster carers. The agency works closely with Local Authorities to create stable, supportive environments where children in need feel safe, valued, and empowered. Guided by the belief that every child deserves a nurturing home, Rising Stars aims to help young people thrive. The team is dedicated to helping children build strong foundations for a flourishing future and lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Role Description

The Supervising Social Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in London. The post holder will supervise and support foster carers through regular visits, supervision meetings, and ongoing guidance to ensure high-quality care for children and young people. Day-to-day responsibilities include completing assessments, reports, and statutory visits, contributing to care planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies. The role involves liaising with Local Authorities and other professionals, attending reviews and meetings, and advocating for the welfare and rights of children in placement. The Supervising Social Worker will also participate in foster carer recruitment, training, and development activities, while maintaining accurate, timely records and case documentation.

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification (BA or MA in Social Work) and registration with the relevant social work regulatory body.
• Experience in fostering, looked-after children, or child protection social work, including supervising or supporting foster carers.
• Strong assessment, report-writing, and care planning skills, with the ability to manage caseloads and meet statutory deadlines.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with children, carers, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, relevant fostering legislation, statutory guidance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work on-site in London, travel for home visits and meetings, and occasionally work flexible hours when needed.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, equality, diversity, and trauma-informed, child-centered approaches.
• Competence in using case management systems, basic IT tools, and maintaining accurate, confidential records.
• Experience in delivering or supporting training and development for foster carers is desirable.
• Enhanced background checks and references required prior to appointment.