Supervising Social Worker

Unnamed; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Staff rewards and recognition scheme

Essential car user allowance

Job summary

Unnamed in the Midlands region requires an Experienced Supervising Social Worker to oversee a caseload of foster families, ensuring safety, stability and ongoing assessments. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary and benefits.

The successful candidate will supervise up to 12 families, contribute to recruitment and assessment processes, and work within an Not-for-profit independent fostering agency, maintaining professional standards and monthly visits.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker meeting Social Work England standards.
• Experience in Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) or similar setting.
• Full driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an allocated caseload of up to 12 foster families.
• Visit all placements monthly; more frequent visits for new placements as agreed.
• Support recruitment and assessment of new foster families.
• Engage in duty rotas (out-of-hours and daytime) for existing and new placements.
• Complete assessment and review work, including Form F assessments and annual reviews.
• Participate in training activities with foster parents and therapeutic groups.

Skills

Social work skills

Team collaboration

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Experienced Supervising Social Worker - Midlands Caseload

A Ofsted rated "Good Provider" not-for-profit independent fostering agency, is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will be covering a caseload predominantly across the Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.

Summary of the Role

The core purpose of this role is to supervise and support an allocated caseload of foster families (up to 12) who are looking after children and young people in their homes. Furthermore, the Supervising Social Worker will contribute to the vital processes of recruitment and assessment of new foster families. The agency is known for placing children at the heart of everything they do, providing safety, stability, and hope.

Candidates should possess relevant social work qualifications and a commitment to professional excellence, upholding the Social Work England standards of proficiency. Experience working within an Independent Fostering Agency or a similar setting is a key requirement, with over a year's experience in a Supervising Social Worker role within an IFA being desirable. A full driving licence is essential.

The competitive salary starts from £40,000, plus allowances, and includes an essential car user allowance. Additional benefits include private healthcare and a staff rewards and recognition scheme.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise an allocated caseload of up to 12 foster families in line with national and agency standards and procedures.
• Ensure all foster families with a placement are visited at least monthly, with more regular visits for new placements as agreed.
• Proactively work as part of the "team around the child" to manage support for foster placements, aligning with the children's needs and the foster families’ capabilities.
• Undertake social work duty in support of existing and new foster placements, which includes participating in the out-of-hours duty rota and the daytime duty rota.
• Complete necessary assessment and review work, including Form F assessments (desirable experience), annual reviews, and risk assessments to a high standard and on time.
• Support the recruitment and retention of foster families and participate in training activities with foster parents and therapeutic support groups.
• Engage with social work supervision, attend all relevant practice, clinical, and staff meetings, and participate in professional development activities.