Mockingbird Liaison Worker (Supervising Social Worker) – Exeter & East Devon County Council Location: Follaton House Hours: Full Time Contract: Temporary Pay rate: Up to £38 per hour, depending on experience
About the role
Devon County Council is looking for an experienced Mockingbird Liaison Worker / Supervising Social Worker to join their Exeter & East team.
The Mockingbird Team uses the pioneering Mockingbird Family Model (MFM) to create sustainable foster care communities. Foster carers are connected through a network of satellite homes, supported by a central hub home that provides resources, guidance and emotional support — mirroring the strength and resilience of an extended family.
As a Mockingbird Supervising Social Worker, you will work closely with foster carers across the Mockingbird constellation, helping to build and maintain positive connections between the hub and satellite homes and creating a strong, supportive community for carers and the children and young people they care for.
You will be supporting high-quality foster care for some of Devon's most vulnerable children and young people, working in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting foster carers within the Mockingbird constellation, including regular supervision and foster carer annual reviews.
- Building strong relationships between satellite homes and the hub home, promoting stability, collaboration and a sense of community.
- Facilitating monthly Mockingbird carer coffee mornings.
- Attending and supporting Mockingbird family activities, which may involve some out-of-hours work.
- Undertaking unannounced visits to foster carers.
- Working closely with children's social care teams and other professionals to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Attending meetings as required, including Children Looked After reviews and risk assessment meetings.
- Presenting to fostering panel where required.
About you
You will be an experienced, qualified Social Worker with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
You will have experience of managing complex situations and be confident working collaboratively with foster carers, children, families and other professionals.
The successful candidate will be:
- Confident building strong, positive relationships with foster carers.
- Committed to reflective practice and continuous learning.
- Strong in partnership working and able to work effectively across professional networks.
- Creative, adaptable and open to trying new approaches.
Mockingbird Supervising Social Worker Devon in Exeter employer: Hoop Recruitment LTD
Hoop Social Work is an exceptional employer for social workers, offering a supportive work environment within the Children & Families service at Tredomen House in Hengoed. With over 20 years of experience in the social work market, employees benefit from exclusive roles, flexible payroll options, and a dedicated consultant to guide them through their career journey. The company prioritises employee wellbeing with thoughtful extras and provides opportunities for professional growth while ensuring that children's voices remain central to practice.
