At a Glance
- Tasks: Support foster carers and ensure children receive safe, stable placements.
- Company: Join a dedicated Fostering Team in Peterborough with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn £39 per hour with hybrid working options and a flexible schedule.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with experience in fostering services.
The predicted salary is between 39 - 39 £ per hour.
Supervising Social Worker needed for Fostering Team in Peterborough paying £39 per hour.
Position: Supervising Social Worker – Fostering
Rate: £39 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Sand Martin House (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Fostering Service. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact by supporting foster carers and ensuring children receive safe, stable, and nurturing placements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise a caseload of up to 15 fostering households.
- Conduct monthly supervision visits and provide ongoing guidance and support to foster carers.
- Attend and contribute to Child Care Reviews, Placement Planning Meetings, and other multi‑agency meetings.
- Complete annual foster carer reviews to ensure compliance with fostering standards.
- Participate in the Placement Team's duty rota, responding to placement enquiries and providing day duty support.
- Undertake statutory checks, assessments, and risk assessments as required.
- Work collaboratively with Children’s Social Work Teams, Education Services, and Clinical Professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high‑quality case recordings and reports.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Experience working within a Fostering Service, ideally as a Supervising Social Worker.
- Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, and safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Supervising Social Worker| Fostering Team | Peterborough | £39 per hour employer: Tripod Partners
Tripod Partners is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its employees. With a focus on high-quality support in the SEND sector, team members benefit from dedicated consultants, competitive pay rates, and unique perks such as a free DBS service and referral bonuses, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in Devon.
