Supervising Social Worker- Fostering Team

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 2 Social Worker to join their fostering supervisory team. This role focuses on supporting approved foster carers in providing safe homes for vulnerable children. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and have substantial experience in safeguarding practices. The successful applicant will conduct home visits, provide emotional support to carers, and work collaboratively within the team, contributing to positive outcomes for children. This position offers opportunities for development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation like the Children Act 1989.
• Experience in assessments and analytical writing.

Responsibilities

• Support foster carers through home visits and emotional support.
• Ensure children are safe and well looked after.
• Inspire carers to grow in confidence.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Strong understanding of safeguarding and permanence planning

Experience in completing assessments

Excellent analytical writing skills

Sensitivity to complex dynamics of fostering

Flexible, strengths-based approach

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Level 2 Social Worker in fostering supervisory social work team.

Our supervising social work team support our approved foster carers to provide safe, loving homes to children when they need it most. Supervising social workers will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. Supervising social workers complete regular home visits with the foster family and checks that children are being well cared for. They also help the foster carer with learning and development, and offer them emotional support. Supervising social workers visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. As a key team member in Kirklees Fostering Service, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, permanence planning, and relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989, Fostering Regulations)
• Experience in completing assessments,
• Excellent analytical writing skills and a sensitivity to the complex dynamics of both fostering and kinship care
• A flexible, strengths-based approach that puts children and families at the centre of practice

It’s great to work in our team because:

• we all work together to assess and retain carers and achieve better outcomes for children
• there’s lots of opportunity to work together, use your own initiative and learn whilst on the job
• you'll build a positive and supportive relationship with all of your peers
• we have a great sense of team work
• we have a high retention rate of staff
• there’s a clear pathway to progress your career
• you'll have regular reflective supervision meetings
• our team members feel that their manager invests in them

The interviews are expected to take place on Friday 9th January 2026.

Zoe Princeis the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.