About Us
We are a well‑established, family‑owned Independent Fostering Agency, supporting foster parents and young people since 2015. Working across Wales, Herefordshire, the West Midlands, Shropshire and Stoke, we’re committed to high‑quality care and a genuinely supportive, collaborative workplace.
About the Role
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents across Shropshire and Stoke. If you want to develop your skills, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
* Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional 5 days after 5 years’ service
* Paid FosterTalk membership (rewards & benefits)
* Private health cover (post‑probation)
* Competitive mileage rates
* Employer pension scheme
* Low caseloads for quality support
* Strong supervision and management support
For an informal chat or application form, email: info@familyfosteringpartners.co.uk
Job Details
Role: Supervising Social Worker
Location: Home‑based, travel across Shropshire, Stoke & West Midlands
Reports to: Fostering Manager
Contract: Full‑time (flexible/condensed hours or 4‑day week considered)
Closing Date: 26 May
Interviews: 2 June
Main Purpose
* Provide high‑quality supervision and support to foster parents
* Support effective matching for children
* Prepare reports for reviews and attend panel
* Participate in out‑of‑hours rota
* Complete Form F assessments
Key Responsibilities
General
* Engage in supervision and reflective practice
* Follow policies, procedures, and best practice
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and complete training
Supporting Foster Parents
* Deliver regular supervision and additional support visits
* Identify development needs and support training plans
* Support foster carers in meetings and record‑keeping
* Contribute to support groups and events
* Monitor performance and escalate concerns
* Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
Training
* Support foster parent induction
* Promote training and continuous development
* Monitor progress against competencies
Recruitment
* Support recruitment activity, events and open days
* Act as an ambassador for the agency
Working with Children
* Build positive, safe relationships with children
* Speak with children alone regularly
* Support access to services and advocacy
* Deliver direct work (e.g. life story work)
* Promote participation through forums and activities
* Escalate safeguarding concerns immediately
Placements & Outcomes
* Support matching and placement stability
* Liaise with Local Authorities
* Attend reviews and meetings
* Support children to reach their full potential
* Assist care leavers with transition plans
Organisation Growth
* Represent the agency professionally
* Support marketing and promotional work
* Contribute to inspections (CIW/Ofsted)
Person Specification
Essential:
* Social Work Degree (or CQSW, DipSW equivalent)
* Social Work England registration
* Strong safeguarding knowledge
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Confident IT skills and use of virtual platforms
* Ability to challenge constructively and promote reflective practice
* Experience supporting children and families
* Full driving licence and access to a car
* Ability to meet deadlines and work flexibly
* High integrity, confidentiality, and teamwork
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable:
* 3+ years post‑qualifying experience
* Experience completing assessments
* Knowledge of fostering legislation
Safeguarding & Equality
Family Fostering Partners is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS, references, qualifications, and Right to Work checks.
We are committed to equality and diversity and ensure a fair, inclusive recruitment process.#