Supervising Social Worker – Fostering & Adoption Team
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? We are currently seeking a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering & Adoption Team on a temporary basis in our client. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional to contribute to a vital service supporting children, young people, and foster carers.
About the Role
The Supervising Social Worker will be responsible for providing supervision, assessment, and support to foster carers, ensuring the highest standards of care. You will collaborate closely with children, their families, foster carers, and multi‑agency partners to promote positive outcomes and safeguard children's wellbeing. Working within a supportive team environment, your focus will be on fostering stability, safety, and nurturing environments for children in care.
Key Responsibilities of the Supervising Social Worker
- Provide supervision, guidance, and professional support to a dedicated caseload of foster carers
- Conduct assessments of prospective and existing foster carers in line with regulations and best practices
- Contribute to the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of foster carers
- Monitor and review care plans, identifying risks, strengths, and areas needing additional support
- Advocate for the voices, wishes, and feelings of children and young people in all aspects of practice
- Ensure safeguarding practices are maintained to statutory standards and comply with local policies
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, agencies, and colleagues
- Contribute to fostering reviews, care planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate, timely records, reports, and assessments while managing a varied caseload
Candidate Responsibilities & Benefits
The ideal Supervising Social Worker should hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have a minimum of five years’ experience in Children's Social Care, particularly within fostering and adoption services, with proven expertise in supervising foster carers.
Benefits include:
- Competitive rate of £52.50 per hour (paid net to the agency)
- £250 Training Allowance
- Dedicated Specialist Consultant support throughout your placement
- Assistance with travel and accommodation arrangements
- Daily payroll runs, free candidate registration, referral & loyalty bonuses, and sign‑up bonuses
- Free compliance checks and ongoing professional development opportunities
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Supervising Social Worker – Fostering & Adoption Team employer: Service Care
Service Care Solutions is an excellent employer for Multi Traders, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on responsive repairs in the community of Rugby, employees benefit from a company van, optional on-call payments, and comprehensive in-house training, ensuring they have the tools and skills needed to excel in their roles. Join a team that values professionalism and respect while providing meaningful service to local residents.
