Job Title: Supervising Social Worker
Location: Offices at the rear of 45 Russell Street (1 st & 2 nd Floor), Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5QB
Salary Range: £ 36,000 rising to £38, 5 00 depending on experience. Plus 3% for the out of hours duty service. There will be a full organisational pay review undertaken in 2027.
Benefits: Quality Fostering does not have a Company Pension scheme but does have an opt - in scheme with Scottish Widow s .
Hours: 37.5 per week. Occasional wee kend and evening work will be required depending on the needs of the agency. Scheduled out of hours duty support work will be required, for which there is an enhanced pay. This is to cover evenings and weekends and is shared across the Team.
Reporting to: Registered Manager and Team Manager
Quality Fostering is an Independent Fostering Agency based in Leamington Spa, serving the West Midlands Region. We have been operating for 20 years; and following recent challenges are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker who will join our small team in re - launching our Agency into a period of growth and development. The a gency offers ex cellent training and development opportunities, a chance to be a n active participant in business planni g and impro vement plans , a highly supportive team, smaller than average caseloads, high level of supervision and team support, a chance to be creative and be an active member in the organisation and its plans for the future, flexible working arrangements .
About the Role
We are looking for a committed Supervising Social Worker with two years of experience to join Quality Fostering. The Supervising Social Worker will be responsible for supervising and supporting foster carers, promoting high - quality fostering practice , and ensuring that children and young people receive safe, stable and nurturing care. You will develop positive working relationships with foster carers, children, families and professionals, whilst maintaining a clear focus on safeguarding, outcomes and the individual needs of each child.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster Carer Support and Supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster carers. Build effective, professional and supportive relationships with carers. Help carers reflect on their practice and develop their skills. Identify training, development and support needs. Complete carer reviews, assessments, and reports to a high standard. Support carers through challenges, placement difficulties and significant events. Celebrate and recogn ise good practice and achievements. Participate in the agency ’ s out of hours duty rota, providing on - call support for emergencies, safeguarding concerns, placement issues and other urgent matters, and ensuring appropriate actions and escalation where requ ired.
- Safeguarding and Risk Maintain a strong focus on children ’ s safety and welfare. Identify, assess and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. Ensure risk assessment and safer caring arrangements are current and effective. Respond appropri ately to allegations, incidents, missing episodes and placement concerns. Escalate concerns promptly and work effectively with relevant professionals.
- Placement Support Contribute to effective matching and placement planning. Monitor the progress, stabi lity, and quality of placements. Ensure children ’ s wishes, views and feelings are considered.
Supervising Social Worker Job Spec in Royal Leamington Spa employer: Quality Fostering Ltd
Quality Fostering Ltd is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture. Employees benefit from competitive salaries and enhanced pay for out-of-hours work, fostering a sense of stability and growth within the organization.
