Senior Supervising Social Worker

Tact (The Adolescent and Children's Trust); United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Homeworking allowance

Out of Hours allowance

31 days' annual leave + 8 bank-holiday

Stakeholder pension with 6% matched

EAP and wellbeing support

Job summary

TACT (The Adolescent and Children's Trust) is seeking a Senior Supervising Social Worker to work with foster carers and social work colleagues, delivering trauma-informed support to children and young people across Scotland.

You will supervise carers, undertake Form F assessments, deliver training, and contribute to service development, while maintaining accurate records in CHARMS and other systems. This homebased role offers a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with the SSSC.
• Minimum two years post-qualifying experience in a regulated fostering service.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support foster carers and children.
• Ensure safety and well-being per TACT policies.
• Undertake Form F assessments when required.
• Deliver training and run regular support groups.
• Maintain records in CHARMS and other systems.
• Contribute to service development and support colleagues.

Skills

Social Work degree

SSSC registration

2+ years experience

Child welfare experience

Legislation knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

As a Senior Supervising Social Worker, you'll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to provide high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting a diverse range of foster carers and children
• Helping ensure children are safe, well cared for and supported to achieve positive outcomes in line with TACT policies
• Undertaking Form F assessments where required
• Facilitating regular support groups and learning opportunities, including delivering training
• Contributing to service development and supporting colleagues
• Maintaining accurate records on CHARMS and other appropriate social work systems

Requirements

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
• A minimum of two years' post-qualifying experience in a regulated fostering service
• A proven track record of working with and on behalf of children, respecting individuality and promoting positive development
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations

35 hours | Monday-Friday | Permanent

About TACT

At TACT, you'll join a supportive, values-led charity where children's voices shape the decisions we make. You'll have the flexibility of homeworking alongside meaningful face-to-face work with foster carers, children, young people and colleagues across Scotland.

Why join TACT?

• Purpose. Make a lasting difference to children's lives and help foster families thrive.
• People. Be part of a collaborative, supportive charity with a strong sense of shared purpose.
• Progression. Continue developing your practice while helping us strengthen and improve fostering services across Scotland.

Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (#####)

Benefits

• Salary: £42,032 per annum
• Homeworking allowance: £750 per annum
• Out of Hours allowance: £1,500 per annum once on rota
• 31 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 55p per mile business mileage
• Stakeholder pension with 6% matched contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly and flexible working policies
• Volunteer days
• Homeworking IT bundle and home office loan
• HelpHand EAP, including 24/7 GP access, CBT, physiotherapy and mental health support
• More than 35 hours each year of online wellbeing events, plus team wellbeing days
• Menopause Policy and free clinician appointments
• Regular team wellbeing and connection events

Develop your career and your practice

• An excellent learning and development programme
• DDP Level 1 & 2 training for social workers
• Opportunities to strengthen therapeutic and trauma-informed practice
• Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects including TACT Connect, Health and Education

Travel and location

This is a homebased role in Scotland, with a caseload across Central and West Scotland. Travel to other parts of Scotland may occasionally be required. You'll attend monthly face-to-face meetings in Scotland, with additional travel for training, team meetings and foster carer events.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday, 18th November#####6 (midnight)

Interviews: Friday, 27th Novembe#####26 (Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding is everyone's business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT's commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT's young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT's safeguarding policies.