Job Description
Supervising Social Worker (Fostering)
Location: North West - Warrington - Runcorn - St Helens (Home-based with regional travel) Warrington,
Contract: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Up to £43,000
Start Date: ASAP 2026
About the Role
An established and values-driven fostering organisation is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their North West team on a fixed-term basis.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with foster carers, children and multi-agency professionals, ensuring high-quality placements and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
You will play a key role in supporting, supervising and developing foster carers, while maintaining strong safeguarding standards and contributing to a collaborative, relationship-led approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high standards of care
* Manage a realistic caseload, enabling meaningful engagement with foster families
* Undertake assessments, reports and documentation to regulatory standards
* Support the recruitment, training and development of foster carers
* Work in partnership with local authorities, professionals and stakeholders
* Participate in safeguarding processes, including child protection meetings
* Contribute to out-of-hours support on a rota basis
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
* Experience within fostering services
* Strong knowledge of:
* fostering regulations
* childcare legislation
* safeguarding frameworks
* Excellent report writing and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with foster carers and professionals
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What’s on Offer
* 30 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Medical cash plan
* Employee discount scheme
* Supportive, relationship-focused working environment
Additional Information
* Travel across the North West is required
* Participation in an out-of-hours rota
* Enhanced DBS check required (covered by employer)