Supervising Social Worker | The Fostering Company (Five Rivers) | £33,755 – £39,547 + £4,500 Car Allowance
We are working with The Fostering Company, part of the Five Rivers Child Care Group, to recruit a Supervising Social Worker to join their established team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, therapeutically led fostering agency that operates as a social enterprise, reinvesting into services to improve outcomes for children and young people.
With a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and a strong reputation across the Northeast, this organisation offers a supportive, flexible working environment alongside a genuine commitment to staff development and progression.
Role Overview
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will support foster carers across the Northeast, ensuring they are equipped to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children and young people. You will hold a realistic and manageable caseload, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality supervision and meaningful support.
You will work within a trauma-informed and therapeutic practice model, supported by access to clinical expertise and structured supervision. The role offers flexibility in how you manage your time, alongside strong organisational support.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and supervise a caseload of foster carers across the region
Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to carers
Complete Form F Assessments where required
Promote and embed trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
Participate in recruitment and assessment of foster carers
Support children and young people through participation and engagement activities
Contribute to the out-of-hours support rota
Maintain accurate records using the CHARMS system
Work collaboratively with internal clinical, education, and residential services
Benefits
Salary between £33,755 – £39,547 DOE
£4,500 annual car allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible and supportive working environment
Manageable caseloads to promote quality practice
Ongoing training and development through a dedicated Learning & Development team
Access to clinical supervision from a qualified psychologist
Gold Investors in People accredited organisation
Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Long service and recognition awards
Clear opportunities for internal progression
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work qualification
Experience within fostering or children’s services preferred
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice
Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships
Good written and IT skills
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Interested?
If you’re looking to join a therapeutic, values-led fostering agency where you can genuinely make a difference and develop your career, this is a great opportunity to consider.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Emily Cooper - (phone number removed)