Supervising Social Worker - Midlands Region

Five Rivers; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£4,500 annual car allowance

Hybrid working

Realistic caseloads

Out of Hours payments

Group clinical supervision led by a心理

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidys

Blue Light Card membership

Enhanced maternity package

Simply Health membership

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care in Chesterfield is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to support foster carers across the Midlands region. The role is hybrid, balancing field visits with office days, and carries a competitive salary plus car allowance.

You must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with experience in children’s social care or fostering, and a current UK driving licence. The organisation offers supervision, a supportive team, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervision, guidance and ongoing support to foster carers
• Completing supervision visits, reviews and assessments
• Supporting carers to meet the individual needs of children in placement
• Working in partnership with local authorities and multi-agency professionals
• Advising carers through challenges and promoting positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records, assessments and reports
• Promoting safeguarding and best practice at all times
• Dedicated office day every Wednesday to collaborate with colleagues

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Five Rivers Child Care | Chesterfield | Hybrid Working

Salary: £33,755 - £39,547 per annum Plus: £4,500 annual car allowance, mileage, and Out of Hours payments (£45 weekdays / £55 weekends & bank holidays)

Make a difference to foster carers. Change children’s lives.

At Five Rivers Child Care, we know that when foster carers feel supported, children thrive. We’re looking for a passionate and committed Supervising Social Worker to join our Midlands fostering team, supporting carers across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.

This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with foster carers, help them overcome challenges, and play a vital role in improving outcomes for children and young people.

If you’re an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding role with a supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Five Rivers?

We understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with home life and provide the support, flexibility and resources you need to succeed.

Benefits Include

• £4,500 annual car allowance plus mileage
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Realistic and manageable caseloads
• Out of Hours allowance
• Dedicated social work supervision from an experienced manager
• Group clinical supervision led by a qualified psychologist
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Blue Light Card membership
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity package (after one year’s service)
• Simply Health membership
• Career development within fostering and therapeutic care

Find out more about our fostering service: https://five-rivers.org/fostering/

About The Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will support foster carers to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing supervision, guidance and ongoing support to foster carers
• Completing supervision visits, reviews and assessments
• Supporting carers to meet the individual needs of children in placement
• Working in partnership with local authorities and multi-agency professionals
• Advising carers through challenges and promoting positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records, assessments and reports
• Promoting safeguarding and best practice at all times
• Dedicated office day every Wednesday to collaborate with colleagues

This is a highly rewarding, relationship-focused role where your support can have a lasting impact on both foster carers and the children they care for.

About You

You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have experience working with children, young people and families.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience in children’s social care, fostering or a related setting
• Builds positive, professional relationships with confidence
• Has strong safeguarding and child development knowledge
• Communicates effectively with carers, colleagues and partner agencies
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a suitable vehicle

Experience of fostering assessments and supervising foster carers would be advantageous. However, applicants with a strong children’s social work background who are looking to develop their fostering experience are encouraged to apply.

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks and satisfactory references.