We are seeking to appoint a Supervising Social Worker to provide support to our Foster Carers throughout the Northeast. Reporting into the office rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, your role will be one of importance to carers and children.
Our Supervising Social Worker’s days are varied and interesting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our foster carers, holding realistic caseloads and providing a high level of supervision, monitoring, and intervention.
You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow therapeutic practice.
You will have the opportunity to complete Form F Assessments, participate in our Children & Young People’s participation and strategy events, and support our foster carers on a rota basis in our out-of-hours service.
Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the childcare sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritize your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career.
We look for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading independent fostering agency.
You will have access to formal CHARMS training, peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist, and opportunities to integrate with our clinical, educational and residential services. We promote from within, offering career progression opportunities.
About Five Rivers
The Fostering Company is a subsidiary of Five Rivers Child Care, a Social Enterprise that has been turning children’s lives around since 1989.
Hours
Our full‑time hours are 37 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. The role is full‑time over five days per week.
Why The Fostering Company?
- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance
- £4,500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
- Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
- Gold Investors in People Award
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Ongoing training and support from in‑house and external trainers
- Employee Support Programme
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Long service and recognition scheme
Requirements
- Good written and IT skills
- Ability to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers
- Active listening skills
- Formal Social Work Qualification
- Valid Driving Licence
- Right to Work in the UK
If you have experience working within fostering or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Please do not delay in applying. Apply directly and fill out an application form or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Experience
- Social work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location
In‑person
#J-18808-Ljbffr…