Supervising Social Worker, Staffordshire and Surrounding Areas
We’re growing, and we’re looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our FFP family.
If you’re based in or around Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire or the surrounding areas, and you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted, supported and given the time to build meaningful relationships with foster families, we’d love to hear from you.
Could this be your next role?
Family Fostering Partners is a well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency that has been supporting foster parents, children and young people since 2015. We work across Wales, Herefordshire, the West Midlands, Shropshire and Stoke, and we are proud to offer high-quality care in a team culture that is supportive, collaborative and genuinely values people.
Why this role is worth a look
- Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional 5 days after 5 years’ service
- Paid FosterTalk membership (rewards & benefits)
- Private health cover (post‑probation)
- Competitive mileage rates
- Employer pension scheme
- Low caseloads for quality support
- Strong supervision and management support
This is a great opportunity for a passionate and motivated Supervising Social Worker who wants to feel valued, develop their skills and make a real difference to foster parents, children and young people.
The practical bits
Role: Supervising Social Worker
Location: Home-based, covering foster families across Staffordshire and the surrounding area. We would welcome applications from candidates based in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire or nearby areas, provided they are able to travel across the region.
Reports to: Fostering Manager
Contract: Full‑time (flexible/condensed hours or 4‑day week considered)
Salary Scale From £34,514 to £42,656, depending on experience
Closing Date: Friday the 10th
Interviews: 16th of July
What you’ll be doing
- Provide high‑quality supervision and support to foster parents
- Support effective matching for children
- Prepare reports for reviews and attend panel
- Participate in out‑of‑hours rota
- Complete Form F assessments
What we’re looking forIn the role, you’ll:
· Provide high-quality supervision and support to foster parents
· Support matching, placement stability and positive outcomes for children
· Prepare reports, attend reviews and contribute to panel work
· Complete Form F assessments
· Build safe, positive relationships with children and support their participation
· Contribute to foster parent training, support groups, events and recruitment activity
· Work as part of a supportive team, with strong supervision and reflective practice
What you’ll bring
You’ll need to be a qualified social worker with Social Work England registration, strong safeguarding knowledge and the confidence to support, challenge and develop foster parents in a constructive way.
· Social Work Degree, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent
· Social Work England registration
· Experience supporting children and families
· Strong communication, organisation and IT skills
· Ability to work flexibly, meet deadlines and use reflective practice
· Full driving licence and access to a car
· Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality and teamwork
It would also be helpful if you have:
- 3+ years post‑qualifying experience
- Experience completing assessments
- Knowledge of fostering legislation
Interested?
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be really pleased to hear from you. For an informal chat or to request an application form, please email: info@familyfosteringpartners.co.uk
Family Fostering Partners is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS, references, qualifications and Right to Work checks. We are also committed to equality and diversity and to ensuring a fair, inclusive recruitment process.
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