Supervising Social Worker - HOME BASED

Charles Hunter Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is recruiting a Supervising Social Worker to work from home, covering the South East of England with a small caseload. You will recruit, assess, supervise and develop foster carers to ensure children receive outstanding care.

The role emphasises trauma-informed, relationship-based practice and collaboration with local authorities and multi‑agency professionals. The package includes £42,000 per annum plus 26 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant social care experience.
• Trauma-informed practice and relationship-based approach required.
• Experience with fostering, children’s social care or looked after children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, supervise and develop foster carers.
• Collaborate with local authorities and multi‑agency professionals.
• Cover the South East of England with a small caseload, from home.

Skills

trauma-informed

relationship-based practice

excellent communication

recruitment of foster carers

stakeholder collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are working with one of the UK's largest children's charities and oldest charities. The organisation works to support vulnerable children, young people, and families across the UK through a wide range of services, including a renowned fostering service. This service is recruiting for a Supervising Social Worker, to work from home, and covering the South East of England, and holding a small caseload, whilst also supporting the recruitment of foster carers across this region.

The salary for this post has a package of £42,000 per annum, plus 26 days annual leave and 8 days bank holidays.

You will play a vital role in recruiting, assessing, supervising and developing foster carers, ensuring children receive outstanding care and support. Working in partnership with local authorities and multi-agency professionals, you will help create positive outcomes for children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker who is trauma informed, and passionate about relationship-based practice, has excellent communication skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality fostering services. Experience within fostering, children's social care or looked after children services is desirable.