At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support kinship foster families, ensuring they meet national standards.
- Company: Join Leicestershire County Council, dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in fostering and child protection.
The predicted salary is between 38734 - 42448 £ per year.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA
Salary: £38,734 - £42,448 (inclusive of market premia at £3,283) pro rata for part time (Pay Award Pending)
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 27th August 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About The Role
We have an exciting role of a supervising social worker within the kinship support team. We are looking for a qualified social worker with relevant experience of working in fostering service or statutory social care.
- Providing regular supervision to the kinship foster families.
- Supporting the kinship foster families to meet the Fostering Services National Minimum Standards.
- Providing practical and emotional support to the kinship foster families as well as advice and guidance.
- Supporting and providing opportunities for the learning and development of the kinship foster families.
- Completing ongoing assessments of the kinship foster carer’s suitability to continue to care for the children in their care, including annual review reports.
- Dealing with different daily challenges of kinship placements.
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
- Social Work degree or equivalent, e.g. CQSW, DipSW (with specialism in children's services).
- Post-qualification experience of working with children and families.
- Experience of statutory child care social work, including safeguarding, child protection and care proceedings.
- Knowledge of Childcare legislation and LSCB procedures, particularly in relation to child protection.
- The ability to communicate clearly (demonstrating the use of communication/engagement tools) with children, young people, parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals.
- The ability to prioritise effectively across a wide range of competing demands to meet deadlines.
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of people, including representatives from other agencies, using skills of negotiation and persuasion.
- Ability to undertake assessments and reports to a high standard.
- Good experience of working with kinship foster carers in a kinship support team.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
About Us
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
- Our Recruitment Process
- Our Organisational Values
- Our Employee Benefits
- Working for Us
Supervising Social Worker in Leicester employer: Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at County Hall in Glenfield, Leicester. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for meaningful contributions to the community, particularly in supporting children and young people with additional needs. Our inclusive work culture promotes flexibility, collaboration, and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a real difference in education and inclusion.
Contact Details:
Leicestershire County Council Recruitment Team
