Supervising Social Worker

Supervising Social Worker | Foster Careline | £33,755 – £39,547 + £4,500 Car Allowance

We are working with Foster Careline, a well-established and values-driven fostering agency, to recruit a Supervising Social Worker to join their therapeutic and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, highly experienced service that places strong emphasis on trauma-informed practice and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.

Foster Careline operates as a social enterprise and has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, reflecting the quality of support provided to foster carers and the positive impact on children’s lives. Their collaborative, supportive culture and commitment to professional development make this a standout opportunity within the fostering sector.

Role Overview

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will hold a manageable caseload of foster carers, providing high-quality supervision, guidance, and support. The role is centred on building strong relationships with fostering families while ensuring children receive safe, stable, and nurturing care.

You will work within a therapeutic framework, supported by a clinical team, and contribute to the ongoing development of carers through training, supervision, and participation activities.

This is a flexible role, with a hybrid approach to working. You will be required in the Ellesmere Port office for one duty day per week and monthly team meetings, with the remainder of your time spent working from home and visiting carers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage, support, and supervise a caseload of foster carers
  • Undertake regular supervision visits and provide ongoing guidance and support
  • Complete Form F Assessments where required
  • Promote and embed trauma-informed and therapeutic practice
  • Participate in foster carer recruitment and assessment processes
  • Support and contribute to participation events for children and carers
  • Work collaboratively with the wider professional network and internal clinical team
  • Contribute to the out-of-hours support rota for foster carers
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the CHARMS system

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £33,755 – £39,547 DOE
  • £4,500 annual car allowance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Strong focus on manageable caseloads and quality of support
  • Ongoing training and development through a dedicated Learning & Development team
  • Gold Investors in People accredited organisation
  • Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
  • Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
  • Long service and recognition awards

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work qualification
  • Experience within fostering or children’s services
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child development
  • Ability to build effective relationships with foster carers and professionals
  • Good written and IT skills
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Right to work in the UK

Interested?

If you’re looking to join a supportive, therapeutic fostering agency where your development is genuinely prioritised, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Emily Cooper - 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com