Supportive team culture | Meaningful permanence work | Autonomy in assessments | Long-term impact for families
Helping children find safe, stable homes is rewarding work, especially when you have the time and support to complete assessments to a high standard. This Supervising Social Worker opportunity offers experienced fostering and adoption professionals the chance to focus on meaningful outcomes within a well-established service.
If you are an experienced Fostering Social Worker or Adoption Social Worker looking for a varied role with autonomy and continuity, this 11-month maternity cover position offers the opportunity to work across both fostering and adoption services while developing your assessment expertise.
Package & Benefits
• Salary of £37,835 to £45,468 per annum, depending on experience.
• 11-month maternity cover contract.
• £700 relocation allowance.
About the Company
This is an established children’s service with a strong focus on delivering high-quality fostering and adoption support. The team promotes collaborative working, values professional judgement, and is committed to achieving positive long-term outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
• Complete high-quality Form F assessments for prospective foster carers.
• Undertake Prospective Adopters Reports (PARs) in line with statutory requirements.
• Support fostering and adoption assessments through relationship-led practice.
• Contribute to permanence planning and positive outcomes for children.
About You
• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience within fostering and adoption services.
• Proven experience completing Form F assessments and Prospective Adopters Reports (PARs).
If you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker, or Adoption Social Worker looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you, even if your CV is not fully up to date.
Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion