Wolverhampton Supervising Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker for their Fostering Service. This role is vital in supervising foster carers, addressing safeguarding concerns, and providing essential support to foster families. You will be responsible for ensuring effective communication among all parties involved and coordinating additional support for children. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant

Wide selection of social work positions

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration.
• Hold a degree in Social Work and post-qualified experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foster carers and provide emotional support.
• Conduct home visits and coordinate additional support for children.
• Monitor child progress and maintain communication with families.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Emotional support skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

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Posted:

28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

An Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) in Wolverhampton is looking for a Supervising Social Worker (SSW) for their Fostering Service. The role involves supervising foster carers, addressing safeguarding concerns raised by a child’s social worker, and providing emotional and practical support to foster families. Additionally, supervising social workers play a crucial role in recruiting foster carers, conducting assessments, and providing training before children are placed in care.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Ensure consistent communication among foster families, social workers, and foster children.
• Conduct regular home visits and make phone calls to keep all parties informed throughout the placement.
• Coordinate additional support for children, such as therapy or learning assistance, whenever necessary.
• Support foster carers with meetings, report writing, and record-keeping.
• Monitor each child’s progress in their placement and conduct required statutory visits.
• Help manage and maintain contact between children and their birth families when appropriate.
• Support foster carers in handling the emotions tied to these interactions.
• Assess foster carers’ needs for further training.
• Guide them to enhance their skills, achieve personal goals, and meet high standards of care.

Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience.

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *