Supervising Social Worker

Location: Regionally based covering Worcester and West Midlands

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover - 12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,500 - £42,500 per annum (including car allowance)

About National Fostering Group: Rated as a Great Place to Work 2025, with 83% of employees affirming this, compared to 54% at typical UK companies. With over 20 years of experience, we are the UK's largest independent children's fostering group, supporting over 4,000 children through 31 agencies nationwide. All our agencies are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted and regulators.

The Role: As part of our team, you will understand the impact of a safe, supportive home. Your role involves helping vulnerable children find foster homes, supervising and advising foster carers, and ensuring both carers and children receive the support needed to thrive. You will visit homes, maintain contact, and collaborate with clinical teams to provide tailored support, including therapy options and trauma-focused care. Your commitment will ensure high standards and inspire carers to achieve their potential, making a significant positive impact on young lives.

Who We Are Looking For: You should be passionate about creating positive futures for children, confident, imaginative, and hold a BA or MA in social work, with registration and a full driving license. Experience working with traumatized young people and a proactive, supportive attitude are essential. You should be eager to take responsibility and contribute to the team's success.

Benefits:

• Up to 39 days annual leave (including bank holidays and buy-up options)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• Additional benefits through Vista include health and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.

Your role will directly impact the lives of children and young people, fulfilling our commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Additional Information: Job ID: 277703

Employment Details: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level, Type: Full-time, Function: Other, Industry: Child and Family Services. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, sharing this commitment through all employment processes.