Job Description
Supervising Social Worker
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Location: Durham/Newcastle Based - Hybrid / Home-based (with travel as required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Out-of-hours rota
The Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join a child-centered fostering agency committed to excellence and stability.
In this role, you won't just be managing a caseload; you will be the bridge between foster carers and the children they support. You will provide robust supervision, ensure the "voice of the child" is at the heart of every decision, and help maintain the high standards that allow our placements to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide monthly supervision to a dedicated group of foster carers, ensuring they feel empowered and supported
* Act as a champion for child safety, responding promptly to concerns and working closely with the Registered Manager and multi-agency partners
* Undertake Form F assessments and produce high-quality analytical reports for Fostering Panels
* Ensure you see children in placement at least bi-monthly, ensuring their needs are met and their stability is prioritised
* Maintain accurate records on the CHARMS system and ensure all regulatory requirements (National Minimum Standards) are met
What We're Looking For
"We need a reflective practitioner who understands that great fostering is built on strong relationships and trauma-informed care."
Essential Criteria:
* A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
* Post-qualifying experience within children's social care and a rock-solid understanding of safeguarding.
* Excellent analytical writing skills for assessments and reviews.
* High level of IT competence (Microsoft 365) and strong organisational skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* Previous experience within an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA).
* Experience presenting to Fostering Panels.
* A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to balance home life with the meaningful field work that makes this profession so rewarding. You will be joining a supportive environment where your professional judgment is valued and service development is a team effort.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in fostering or children's services.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.