Supervising Social Worker | Independent Fostering Agency

Leaders in Care; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Visits across allocated area

Training to develop fostering知识

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Supervising Social Worker for iCanFostering, an independent fostering agency rated Good by Ofsted and working towards Outstanding in the West Midlands. You’ll support and supervise foster carers, contribute to care planning, maintain clear records and keep children’s needs at the centre of your practice.

The role offers remote working with visits across your allocated area and a small, friendly team.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Social Work England registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster carers and help provide safe, stable and nurturing homes.
• Contribute to care planning, maintain clear records, and keep children’s needs at the centre of practice.

Skills

Supervising foster carers

Care planning

Record keeping

Travel in West Midlands

Education

Social work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Looking to develop your career in fostering within a small, welcoming team?

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Supervising Social Worker for iCanFostering, an independent fostering agency rated Good by Ofsted and working towards Outstanding.

You’ll join a relaxed, approachable team committed to supporting foster carers and achieving positive outcomes for children across the West Midlands.

What’s on offer?

• Salary starting at £36,000
• Remote working, alongside visits across your allocated area
• A small, friendly team where your contribution matters
• Access to training to develop your fostering knowledge and practice
• The opportunity to contribute to the agency’s ambition to achieve Outstanding
• A planned start in the New Year

The role

You’ll support and supervise foster carers, helping them provide safe, stable and nurturing homes. Working alongside colleagues and other professionals, you’ll contribute to care planning, maintain clear records and keep children’s needs at the centre of your practice.

About you

You’ll hold a recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration, with a genuine interest in fostering and supporting children and families.

Ideally, you’ll be based near Telford and able to travel across the West Midlands.

Already experienced in fostering? We’d love to hear from you. Newly qualified and looking for your first opportunity? You’re welcome to apply too.