Salary: £42,032 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 OOH allowance per annum (once on the rota)
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months
Location: Homebased - Somerset and Devon. Travel predominantly across Somerset and Devon, specifically from Bridgewater down the M5 to Exeter and the A380 to Torbay, for home visits to support carers and children, and to complete Form F assessments. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days.
We are developing our services across the South‑West and are seeking a motivated, passionate, and values‑driven Senior SSW to support that development. This will include undertaking initial visits, completing Form F assessments, and supporting foster families post approval. There is potential for the post to become permanent with the successful growth across the area.
As a not‑for‑profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, extensive wellbeing programme and benefits package to nurture a healthy work‑life balance for all our employees.
Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker
* An appropriate social work qualification
* Up‑to‑date registration with Social Work England
* A minimum of 2 years post‑qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
* Experience in supporting and supervising 10‑12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked‑after young people
* Undertaking Form F assessments where needed
* A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
* Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children’s Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
* Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
* Ability to prioritise, plan and self‑organise efficiently.
* Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.
Benefits
* 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays.
* Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
* Family friendly policies.
* Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
* Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
* An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
* Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Sunday, 10th May 2026.
Interview: Monday, 18th May 2026 (via Microsoft Teams).
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
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