Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker

Location: Wallington, London

Caseload Area: South London, South-East & South-West London

Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Our client, an independent fostering agency, is seeking an experienced and committed Supervising Social Worker to join their growing team. The agency is dedicated to providing therapeutic, child‑centred fostering services that help young people process trauma, develop resilience, and build trusting relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate social worker who wants to make a genuine difference by supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children and young people.

The Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will act as a positive agent of change, proactively supporting foster carers and ensuring children receive safe, stable, and nurturing care. You will manage a caseload of foster carers across South London, South-East, and South-West London, working closely with local authorities and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, supervise, train, and support foster carers
• Manage a caseload of foster carers to promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children
• Undertake assessments of prospective and existing foster carers (initial and review assessments)
• Provide regular supervision and guidance to foster carers, mentors, and social work assistants
• Work in partnership with local authority professionals to deliver and review care plans
• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records in line with fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards
• Deliver training, workshops, and support groups for foster carers
• Participate in recruitment activities, information events, and preparation training
• Contribute to duty systems and out‑of‑hours rotas when required
• Identify, assess, and manage safeguarding concerns and placement risks
• Support service development, audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives

About You

Qualifications & Registration

• BA (Hons) Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent
• Registration with the relevant professional social work regulatory body

Knowledge & Experience

• Sound knowledge of fostering legislation, National Minimum Standards, and safeguarding procedures
• Experience working with children and young people in statutory or voluntary settings
• Experience of assessing, planning, and reviewing work with children and families
• Experience working within multi‑agency professional networks
• Competence using electronic recording and reporting systems

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong assessment and analytical report‑writing ability
• Ability to build effective, supportive relationships with foster carers
• Confident decision‑maker with strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Group facilitation skills and confidence delivering training
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti‑discriminatory practice
• Empathy, integrity, professionalism, and a therapeutic, child‑focused approach

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Ability to travel across South London, South-East, and South-West London

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of £42,000 – £50,000 per annum
• Permanent, stable role within a supportive independent fostering agency
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal
• Ongoing professional development and therapeutic training
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, long‑term difference to children\’s lives

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Individual and Family Services