Senior Supervising Social Worker – Fostering in Exeter

Location: Devon (Home-based with travel) Salary: £40,000 per year – potentially more for the right candidate Job type: Full-time or Part-time Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, or part-time by agreement Make a real difference in fostering Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding role with manageable caseloads, flexible working and a genuinely supportive team? We are looking for a Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our established, owner-led independent fostering agency, covering Exeter, Taunton & Bridgewater. With a maximum caseload of just 10, you’ll have the time and support to build meaningful relationships with foster carers and help improve outcomes for children and young people. We offer a salary of £40,000 per annum, with the potential to offer more for the right candidate, alongside an excellent benefits package and opportunities for ongoing professional development. About us Established in 2012, we support approximately 300 children across six regions of the UK. We pride ourselves on our relationship-led approach, low staff turnover and supportive working culture. Our social work team includes a Registered Manager, three Deputy Managers, a Senior Practitioner, six Supervising Social Workers and four Support Workers. You’ll also benefit from dedicated central services, including HR, finance and payroll, recruitment, marketing and administrative support, allowing you to focus on delivering quality social work. About the role As a Senior Supervising Social Worker, you will support foster carers to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people. Your responsibilities will include: - Supervising, supporting and visiting foster carers. - Promoting the safety, welfare and positive development of children in foster care. - Completing reviews, reports, assessments and other fostering-related tasks. - Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. - Working collaboratively with foster carers, colleagues and external professionals. - Supporting foster carer training and ongoing development. - Contributing to service development and the delivery of high-quality care. - Participating in the out-of-hours on-call rota, approximately one week in seven. What we offer - £40,000 per annum, with potential for a higher salary for the right candidate. - Full-time or part-time working options. - Home-based working with regular regional travel. - Maximum caseload of 10. - Mileage paid at 45p per mile. - £150 per week for the on-call rota. - 28 days’ annual leave, plus your birthday off. - Up to four additional days’ annual leave based on length of service. - Performance-related pay linked to growth following successful completion of a six-month probationary period. - Pension through Cushon. - Ongoing training and development through our Training Academy. - Employee Assistance Programme, including fully funded counselling. - Hussle benefit offering 50% off local gym membership. - Refer-a-friend scheme offering up to £2,000. - Star Awards Reward Scheme, including £50 Love2shop vouchers. - Charity initiatives and team social events. - A kind, friendly and supportive working environment. About you We would love to hear from you if you are: - A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. - Experienced in fostering or supervising foster carers. - Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection and fostering regulations. - A confident communicator who can build positive, professional relationships. - Organised, proactive and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children. - Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team. - A driver with access to a vehicle for work-related travel. Senior-level experience would be an advantage, and we are happy to discuss the role with candidates who can demonstrate the right skills, experience and values. Apply today If you’re looking for a fostering role where you can make a genuine difference without the pressure of an excessive caseload, we would love to hear from you. We are interviewing immediately, so please submit your CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you