Supervising Social Worker - Taunton

Quid, Inc.; Location (WV); On-site; USD 46,854 - 60,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between £35,000 – £45,000

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and career development

Job summary

An independent fostering agency is seeking a passionate Supervising Social Worker to join their team in West Virginia. The role includes recruiting and supervising foster carers, providing support visits, and ensuring high-quality placements for children. Applicants must be registered as a Social Worker and have strong communication and organisational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England is required.
• Experience working with children and families is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, and supervise foster carers.
• Provide regular supervision and support visits to foster families.
• Maintain accurate case recordings and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Contribute to annual reviews and compliance with fostering standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of fostering legislation

Excellent communication skills

Assessment skills

Organisational skills

Education

CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, or BA in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with an independent fostering agency to recruit a passionate and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their fostering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support foster carers and contribute to high-quality placements that help children and young people thrive.

Benefits

• Salary between £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Full-time role – 40 hours per week + on-call rota
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and career development

Role

• Recruit, assess, and supervise foster carers to ensure safe, nurturing placements
• Provide regular supervision and support visits to foster families
• Contribute to annual reviews and ensure compliance with fostering standards
• Deliver and support training including ‘Skills to Foster’
• Attend professional meetings and support carers in care planning
• Maintain accurate case recordings and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
• Promote the agency’s services and contribute to business development

Requirements

• Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England
• CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, or BA in Social Work
• Experience working with children and families
• Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding, and care planning
• Excellent communication, assessment, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.