Supervising Social Worker (Fostering)
Location: North West – Warrington – Runcorn – St Helens (Home-based with regional travel) Warrington,
Contract: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Up to £43,000
Start Date: ASAP 2026
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About the Role
An established and values-driven fostering organisation is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their North West team on a fixed-term basis.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with foster carers, children and multi-agency professionals, ensuring high-quality placements and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
You will play a key role in supporting, supervising and developing foster carers, while maintaining strong safeguarding standards and contributing to a collaborative, relationship-led approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high standards of care
- Manage a realistic caseload, enabling meaningful engagement with foster families
- Undertake assessments, reports and documentation to regulatory standards
- Support the recruitment, training and development of foster carers
- Work in partnership with local authorities, professionals and stakeholders
- Participate in safeguarding processes, including child protection meetings
- Contribute to out-of-hours support on a rota basis
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Experience within fostering services
- Strong knowledge of:
- fostering regulations
- childcare legislation
- safeguarding frameworks
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Ability xwzovoh to work collaboratively with foster carers and professionals
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What’s on Offer
- 30 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Medical cash plan
- Employee discount scheme
- Supportive, relationship-focused working environment
Additional Information
- Travel across the North West is required
- Participation in an out-of-hours rota
- Enhanced DBS check required (covered by employer)
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