Job Overview
Reference Number: PEO-002623
Salary: SW Level2/3 SP27-37 £41,133 - £51,138
Advert closing date: 04/05/2026
Department: People
Location: Thomas Hardy House
Contract type: Permanent
Division: Fostering Services
Hours per week: 36
Job Description
Enfield has over 300 looked after children and our aim is to care for as many of them as possible within our in‑house foster placements. Enfield also encourages our young people to ‘stay put’ beyond the age of 18. Enfield’s Fostering Service works in partnership with KRATOS (our Children in Care Council) to ensure that our service is continuously improving. We are also part of the North London Fostering Consortium working with five other boroughs on a number of initiatives.
This role is for a Supervising Social Worker with a minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience within the Support and Development Team. If you are a qualified and registered social worker, passionate about supporting foster carers and meeting the needs of our looked after children, then this could be the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Supervise and support Social Workers within the Fostering Service.
Provide guidance and development to foster carers.
Ensure the welfare and progression of looked after children.
Collaborate with partner agencies such as KRATOS and the North London Fostering Consortium to improve services.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
* Qualified and registered social worker.
* Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience within a Support and Development Team.
* Experience working with foster carers and looked after children.
Benefits
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, 8 public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
* Blend of remote and office based working.
* Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes.
* 1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers in Children’s Social Care.
EEO Statement
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Contact
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Reina Brown on 020 8379 2814 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
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