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Job Title Senior Supervising Social Workers Pay -£37,088 per annum (increasing to £41,208 after 18 months) £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance Hours
- 35 Hours Per Week Contract
- Permanent 2 roles(1role based in Central & East Scotland & 1 role based inCentral & West Scotland) Location Home-based with travel required to visit and support foster families across Scotland.
As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are.
We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work-life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACTinvests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and childdevelopment.This means that we have been able to investuniqueprojects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services.All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma-informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in theUK Best Companies Work For survey results, and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.
97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT.
As a Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT Scotland, you will be a part of our fantastic team of professionals, working with our organisational values here at the heart of our everyday practice.
The successful candidate for post 1 will ideally be based in the Central/East of Scotland.
The successful candidate for post 2 will ideally be based in Central/West Scotland.
This role requires travel across the regions to visit and support foster families, attend monthly face-to-face meetings, participate in training, and attend team wellbeing events.
The Social Worker in the East/Central post would include Dundee, Angus, Perthshire and Fife.
The Social Worker in the Central/West post would include Ayrshire, Glasgow and Renfrewshire.
The main role requirements for this role include: An appropriate social work qualification Up-to-date registration with the Scottish Social Services Council A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings Experience of assessing foster carers, including leading Skills to Foster training Experience in supporting and supervising foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
Experience of working with/supporting looked-after children and their foster carers.
Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package, including: 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
45p per mile for business travel.
Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
Family friendly policies.
Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
Help at Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
An Enhanced PVG Disclosure Scotland clearanceis required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date:Monday, 19th January 2026 Interview Date: Thursday, 29th January 2026 (via Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding is everyones business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.
As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.
We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people.
All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies. xxuwjjq
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.