Supervising Social Worker (Part-Time)

Leaders in Care; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An outstanding independent fostering agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker for a part-time position. You will manage foster carers and collaborate with social workers to provide essential support and ensure positive outcomes for children. This role offers competitive pro-rata salary, flexible working arrangements, and strong career development potential within the first year.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary pro-rata

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience supporting and managing approved foster carers.
• Ability to assess special guardians and implement support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage approved foster carers.
• Collaborate with children’s social workers.
• Ensure that support plans are effectively in place.

Skills

Experience in social work

Ability to support foster carers

Collaborative skills with social workers

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Part-time role | Career Progression Opportunities in Year 1 | Approachable Senior Management | Flexi Working

Are you an experienced social worker looking to transition into Fostering, but finding opportunities are limited in your current role?

We are currently working with an Outstanding-rated Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) based in Nottingham, seeking an experienced practitioner to join their established service as a Supervising Social Worker on a part-time basis (22.5 hours).

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will support and manage approved foster carers, assess special guardians, and ensure support plans are in place. You will collaborate with children’s social workers to achieve permanence, either through long-term fostering or special guardianship.

Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £40,000 (pro-rata), a hybrid working pattern, and flexible working arrangements such as condensed hours and 9-day fortnights to support work-life balance.

This IFA boasts excellent staff retention, with vacancies being rare. They focus on professional development, with two members of the senior management team being homegrown. You will also be enrolled in a Learning & Development programme immediately, preparing you for career progression within the first 12 months if desired.

Requirements for this role include a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail] or call Chris at 0161 240 7897 for more information.