Supervising Social Worker in Bristol

Location: Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £33,000 £41,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Region: West
Positions Available: 2

Are you a life changer?
Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Our private client is an established and values-led independent fostering provider that puts children first through a therapeutic and innovative approach. Guided by integrity, courage, and care, the organisation listens deeply, challenges constructively, and works collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Social Worker who wants to have a real voice, influence positive change, and feel genuinely supported in their role.

The Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers so they can provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care to children. You’ll manage a manageable caseload (typically up to 13 families) across Bristol and surrounding areas, working closely with carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.

This role is ideal for a social worker with fostering experience who enjoys relationship-based practice and wants the space to bring creativity, reflection, and passion to their work.

What Our Client Offers

• Career Progression: Clear opportunities to develop and step into senior roles
• Manageable Caseloads: Up to 13 fostering families
• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Supporting a healthy work-life balance
• Competitive Salary: £33,000 £41,000 per annum
• Travel Package:
  • 45p per mile mileage
  • £100 per month car allowance
• Wellbeing Support: Access to therapeutic sessions
• Bonuses & Recognition: Service awards and REACH vouchers
• MediCash: Cashback on healthcare treatments
• Life Assurance: 3x salary cover following probation
• Generous Annual Leave:
  • Up to 28 days annual leave
  • Plus bank holidays, birthday leave, wellbeing day, and festive shopping day

What We\’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker (BA / MA Social Work or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
• Previous experience working within fostering
• Friendly, approachable, and relationship-focused
• Creative and reflective practitioner with strong professional values
• Confident managing a caseload and supporting the needs of children and carers
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, fostering legislation, and childcare law
• Willing to provide out-of-hours telephone support when required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Safer Recruitment
Our private client is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The recruitment process includes robust vetting procedures, references, and an enhanced DBS check. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion across its workforce.