Supervising Social Worker (Relief)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SVQ qualifications training

Generous annual leave

Ongoing learning and development

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Life assurance and pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Concerts for Carers

Job summary

Quarriers in Glasgow is seeking a Relief Sessional Supervising Social Worker to provide professional social work support, supervision and development to foster and Shared Lives carers. Travel to visits and panel meetings is required, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The role supports recruitment, assessment and training of carers, aiming to promote positive outcomes, safety and wellbeing for children, young people and adults.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.
• Desirable practice teacher / link worker experience.
• Registered with SSSC (Scotland).
• Knowledge of Family Placement (Adult Placement & Fostering).
• Knowledge of Disability issues in social care.
• Ability to work in a team and with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work support, supervision, assessment and development to foster carers and Shared Lives carers.
• Contribute to recruitment, assessment, training and retention of carers.
• Promote safety and wellbeing for children, young people and adults using the service.
• Provide flexible cover during annual leave, sickness absence or service development activity.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Driving licence

SSSC registration

Tools

SSSC registration

Job description

Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health

24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme

Workplace Pension

Free physiotherapy

Discount opportunities

Christmas savings scheme

Salary£21.56 per hour

LocationGlasgow, Lanarkshire

Expiry17/09/2026 23:59

This is a Relief Contract, Part Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Join us as a Sessional Supervising Social Worker at Quarriers shared lives family placement and fostering service!

Your new opportunity

To provide professional social work support, supervision, assessment and development to foster carers and Shared Lives carers within the service. The Relief Supervising Social Worker will contribute to the recruitment, assessment, training and retention of carers while promoting positive outcomes, safety and wellbeing for children, young people and adults accessing the service. The postholder will work flexibly to provide cover during periods of annual leave, sickness absence, increased demand or service development activity.

Working pattern

It is a sessional role. There will be travelling required for visits and panel meetings, this means the successful candite will need to have a full UK driving licence with daily access to your own vehicle.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Qualified Social Worker
• Desirable practice teacher/link worker
• Registered with SSSC.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Family Placement (Adult Placement & Fostering).
• Knowledge of Disability issues, particularly as they affect social care.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with other agencies.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to gain SVQ qualifications through our accredited centre
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing learning and development
• A rewarding role where your work makes a real difference
• Family-friendly policies
• Health and wellbeing support including HSF cash plans
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Life assurance and pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Concerts for Carers

Quarriers is proud to hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

Please note:

Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.

About Us

Benefits

Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health

24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme

Workplace Pension

Savings Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Significant Discount Opportunities

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