Supervising Social Worker, Fostering Therapeutic Team

mbi Medical Ltd; Bramford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's social care seeks a Supervising Social Worker for its Fostering Therapeutic Team in Bramford. The role involves providing essential supervision and support to foster carers as well as fostering creative solutions to enhance practice within a collaborative environment. Candidates should be skilled in trauma-informed care and dedicated to supporting families in transition.

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering support and supervision.
• Ability to provide therapeutic support and training to carers.
• Understanding of relevant governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services to Suffolk Foster carers.
• Support children in foster placements.
• Prepare analytical recordings and reports.

Skills

Statutory supervision

Trauma-informed care

Collaborative teamwork

Training facilitation

Job description

Job Title: Supervising Social Worker, Fostering Therapeutic Team, Bramford

Client:

mbi Medical Ltd

Location:

Bramford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6b5acab5e9a6

Job Views:

7

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

• Work with a specialist team of Social Workers and Practitioners to deliver high-quality services to Suffolk Foster carers.
• Provide statutory supervision and support to foster carers.
• Facilitate support groups and learning opportunities for foster carers.
• Receive regular reflective and peer group supervision.
• Contribute creative and innovative ideas to improve practice within a supportive team.
• Work closely with the Therapeutic team to promote trauma-informed care and attachment training, supporting children and carers in placements.
• Collaborate with the Placements team to match and place children needing foster placements, maximizing in-house foster care use.
• Support children in foster placements through communication and meetings with childcare professionals.
• Undertake annual reviews and statutory checks on fostering households within the required timescales.
• Prepare quality, thorough, and analytical recordings and reports.
• Support foster carers in moving children to adoptive families.
• Encourage ongoing professional development for foster carers.
• Facilitate support groups and learning opportunities for foster carers.
• Participate in monthly reflective supervision and individual supervision sessions.
• Provide therapeutic support to foster carers and children.
• Work within a therapeutic framework, demonstrating self-reflection and modeling this for foster carers.
• Collaborate with Senior Clinicians across Camhs Connect and STF.
• Develop and facilitate training opportunities for carers.
• Undertake Video Interactive Guidance work with foster carers.
• Contribute to support for 2 Mockingbird hubs.
• Organize activities for Fostering Families, such as beach days, activity days at Thorpe Woodlands, and Christmas parties.