Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker at Orange Grove!
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract Term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Hours: 37 hours per week
Office Location: Northwest
Start Date: March 2026
Exciting Benefits Await You!
* £3,000 Car Allowance
* 30 days Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance x2
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Medical Cash Plan
About Us
At Orange Grove, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of successful fostering. Founded in 1996 by two passionate social workers, we prioritize nurturing connections—whether it’s with the children in our care, our dedicated foster parents, or our local authority partners. This commitment has been at the heart of our philosophy for over 20 years.
The Role
We are on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference. Your role will involve:
* Collaborating with foster parents to ensure meaningful supervision of placements.
* Maintaining high standards through quality assurance and training for foster parents.
* Recruiting, training, and supervising Foster Parents while promoting the welfare of children.
To thrive in this demanding position, you should be an excellent report writer, able to meet strict deadlines, and possess a full driving license with access to your own vehicle for travel across the North West.
Requirements
* Hold a Social Work England qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England.
* Experience in fostering.
* Comprehensive knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Commitment to high-quality practice, including occasional work after 5 PM and on weekends.
* Participation in an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact/sign posting).
* Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.
Your Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for effective supervision.
* Conduct regular supervision sessions with allocated foster parents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
* Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in meetings and decision-making.
* Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Orange Grove Fostercare).
At Orange Grove Fostercare, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.