Supervising Social Worker - Midlands Region

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary UK

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Simply Health

Training and development

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd is seeking a Supervising Social Worker for the Midlands Region to support foster carers across South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. You will supervise, assess, and support families to ensure the welfare and safeguarding of children in care.

The role offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with home visits, office days in Chesterfield, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative, trauma-informed service.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SW England registration.
• Experience in fostering or children's services.
• Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle for business use.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance and support to foster carers.
• Undertake foster carer assessments, reviews and monitoring visits.
• Contribute to foster carer recruitment and assessment activity (Form F).
• Participate in foster carer training and support groups.
• Ensure safeguarding standards and regulatory requirements are met.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Supervising Social Worker - Midlands Region

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive, child-focused team covering South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire, providing high-quality support to foster carers and helping achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, combining home-based working, visits to foster carers across the region, and attendance at team meetings and service activities from our Chesterfield office.

About Five Rivers

At Five Rivers, we are committed to delivering trauma-informed care and creating positive futures for children and young people. Our fostering services are supported by a multidisciplinary team including social workers, therapists, psychologists, fostering support workers, and business support staff, ensuring that foster families receive the highest level of support.

We pride ourselves on maintaining manageable caseloads, encouraging professional development, and creating a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

The Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to foster carers.
• Develop positive relationships that empower foster families to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Undertake foster carer assessments, reviews, and monitoring visits.
• Contribute to foster carer recruitment and assessment activity, including Form F Assessments.
• Participate in foster carer training and support groups.
• Ensure safeguarding standards and regulatory requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker looking to develop their career within an established and supportive fostering service.

What We're Looking For

• Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working within fostering, children's services, or a related field.
• Experience of undertaking assessments and supporting families.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle for business use.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Join Five Rivers?

• Professional supervision from an experienced manager.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive salary of £33,755 - £39,547.
• Car allowance and mileage expenses.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Blue Light Card membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Simply Health membership.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.

Hours

37 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be based within our Midlands Region service, covering South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire.

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

Department

Fostering

Job Title

Supervising Social Worker - Midlands Region