An independent fostering agency is looking for a supervising social worker for their fostering service that covers the West Midlands. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (2/3 days per week in the office). You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team This specialist independent fostering agency is part of a wider organisation that has children services and is rated "good" by Ofsted (2024). They have one office and this is based in Nottinghamshire where they have a medium sized team of social workers (4), one team manager, an operations manager and a registered manager as well as various back-office staff. They have an excellent set up which gives staff a great work life balance. This position has come around due to growth. About the job Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective adoptive parents Supervising a caseload of fostering families Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports Attending fostering panel meetings About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work, either fostering or children with disabilities whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team where there could be future opportunities for progression. What's on offer? A salary of £37,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience Mileage paid at 0.45ppm Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Pension contributions Free on-site parking Further benefits For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny 07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation