Supervising Social Worker – Fostering & Adoption Team

Service Care; St Helier; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hourly rate

Training allowance

Specialist consultant support

Travel and accommodation assistance

Payroll runs and bonuses

Résumé du poste

Service Care invites applications for a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering & Adoption Team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on supervising and assessing foster carers, coordinating with families and multi‑agency partners to safeguard children.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification with current Social Work England registration and at least five years in Children's Social Care, especially in fostering/adoption.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Children's Social Care, with fostering/adoption experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide supervision, guidance, and professional support to a caseload of foster carers.
• Conduct assessments of prospective and existing foster carers in line with regulations and best practices.
• Contribute to recruitment, training, and development of foster carers.
• Monitor and review care plans, identify risks, strengths, and areas needing support.
• Advocate for voices of children and young people in all aspects of practice.
• Ensure safeguarding practices meet statutory standards and local policies.
• Build collaborative relationships with children, families, agencies, and colleagues.
• Contribute to fostering reviews, care planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

5+ years experience in Children's Care

Formation

Social Work degree

Description du poste

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering & Adoption Team

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? We are currently seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering & Adoption Team on a temporary basis in our client. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to contribute to a vital service supporting children, young people, and foster carers.

About the Role

The Supervising Social Worker will be responsible for providing supervision, assessment, and support to foster carers, ensuring the highest standards of care. You will collaborate closely with children, their families, foster carers, and multi‑agency partners to promote positive outcomes and safeguard children's wellbeing. Working within a supportive team environment, your focus will be on fostering stability, safety, and nurturing environments for children in care.

Key Responsibilities of the Supervising Social Worker

• Provide supervision, guidance, and professional support to a dedicated caseload of foster carers
• Conduct assessments of prospective and existing foster carers in line with regulations and best practices
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of foster carers
• Monitor and review care plans, identifying risks, strengths, and areas needing additional support
• Advocate for the voices, wishes, and feelings of children and young people in all aspects of practice
• Ensure safeguarding practices are maintained to statutory standards and comply with local policies
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, agencies, and colleagues
• Contribute to fostering reviews, care planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate, timely records, reports, and assessments while managing a varied caseload

Candidate Responsibilities & Benefits

The ideal Supervising Social Worker should hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have a minimum of five years’ experience in Children's Social Care, particularly within fostering and adoption services, with proven expertise in supervising foster carers.

Benefits include:

• Competitive rate of £52.50 per hour (paid net to the agency)
• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant support throughout your placement
• Assistance with travel and accommodation arrangements
• Daily payroll runs, free candidate registration, referral & loyalty bonuses, and sign‑up bonuses
• Free compliance checks and ongoing professional development opportunities