Supervising Social Worker - Compass Fostering
đź“Ť Location: Whitstable / West Malling (covering Kent)
đź•’ Contract: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a knowledgeable and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join a dynamic and supportive fostering team. Based in Whitstable/West Malling, you will manage a caseload across Kent, working in a flexible hybrid model combining office, home, and car-based working. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to play a key role in influencing positive outcomes for children and young people, while developing your own career within a forward-thinking organisation. Whether you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker or looking to step into a new challenge, you will be supported to thrive and grow.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of approximately 13-15 fostering families
* Provide supervision, support, and guidance to foster carers
* Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding for children and young people
* Support carers in developing their skills to meet children's needs
* Participate in an out-of-hours on-call service
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the fostering service
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with fostering regulations
Salary: ÂŁ34,650 - ÂŁ43,050 per annum
Benefits
* Clear career progression with structured pay grades
* Manageable caseloads to support quality practice
* Mileage at 45p per mile + ÂŁ100 monthly car allowance
* Access to therapeutic wellbeing support services
* Loyalty bonuses and recognition awards
* Monthly incentives and voucher schemes
* Healthcare cashback for medical appointments
* Life assurance (3x annual salary)
* Generous annual leave (starting at 25 days, increasing with service)
* Additional wellbeing days and flexible benefits
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
* Experience in fostering or children's social care (e.g. looked after children teams)
* Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and childcare law
* Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
* Commitment to supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
How to Apply
Interested in this Supervising Social Worker ? Please contact Delanie Heyes at Service Care Solutions. Send your CV and cover letter to (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from motivated candidates ready to make a difference!
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