At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a small caseload and support social workers in a therapeutic fostering agency.
- Company: Reputable independent fostering agency with a strong therapeutic approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, generous leave, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your social work career.
- Qualifications: Social work degree with post-qualification experience in fostering required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 49000 £ per year.
An independent fostering agency is looking for a principal social worker for their fostering service that covers the Midlands . This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This independent fostering agency is well known for working with a therapeutic approach and their service is rated “good” by Ofsted (2025).
They are a therapeutic fostering agency that works with a trauma-informed approach and they have offices in South Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire & Gloucestershire.
About the job
- Managing a small caseload
- Supporting and supervising social workers
- Contributing to foster carer retention & recruitment strategies
- Quality assurance
- Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
- Business development
- Working with/deputising for the registered manager
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in fostering to at least a senior social work level whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.
What's on offer?
- A salary of £46,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience
- A car allowance of £3,000
- Mileage paid
- 30 days of annual leave (rising to 35 days) + public holidays
- Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Discount schemes
- Further benefits
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Principal Social Worker Fostering in Woodborough employer: Charles Hunter Associates
Charles Hunter Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a generous annual leave policy, all while working in the vibrant community of Oxfordshire. The hybrid working model further enhances work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those passionate about child protection and safeguarding.
