Job Title: Senior Supervising Social Worker – Fostering
Salary: £41,208 per annum plus £750 p.a. Homeworking Allowance and £1,500 p.a. Out Of Hours Allowance (upon joining the rota)
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours Per Week – Monday to Friday – Permanent
Location: Bristol, Somerset, Swindon, Gloucester, Wiltshire and Bath – reasonable travelling distance required
About TACT: TACT is a not‑for‑profit organisation that places the needs of our children and carers first. We offer flexible working from day one, a wellbeing programme, and a benefits package designed to support a healthy work‑life balance. In 2024 TACT was ranked 5th in the UK Best Companies to Work For survey.
Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker
* Post‑qualifying experience in family placement work or other childcare settings
* A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development
* Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations
* Experience of working with or supporting looked‑after children and their foster carers
* Thorough and consistent administrative and report‑writing skills plus excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* The ability to prioritise and work autonomously against potentially conflicting deadlines while meeting regulatory requirements
* The ability to support foster carers and their families to achieve the best outcomes for the children in their care
* Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
* Enhanced DBS clearance (processed by TACT on your behalf)
Benefits and Working Conditions
* 31 days paid holiday plus eight bank holidays
* Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months’ service
* 45p per mile reimbursement for business travel
* Flexible working arrangements (compressed hours, core‑hour flexibility, volunteer days policy)
* Family‑friendly policies
* Homeworking bundle – annual allowance, IT equipment, and a loan for home‑office set‑up
* HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis)
* One 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)
* Outstanding learning and development opportunities
* Travel to face‑to‑face meetings in Bristol area at least once a month and on other occasions for training, team wellbeing events and carer‑focused events
Travel: The Senior Supervising Social Worker must travel regularly throughout the region for face‑to‑face meetings, training and events, with at least one Bristol‑area meeting per month.
Closing Date
Midnight on Sunday 25th January 2026
Interview Date
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding
Tactic's commitment to safeguarding means only candidates with the appropriate skills, experience and values are considered. All staff are required to work in line with TACT's safeguarding policies.
Application Note
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies or associated fees.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Other
Industry
* Individual and Family Services
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