Supervising Social Worker – Compass Fostering
📍 Location: Whitstable / West Malling (covering Kent)
🕒 Contract: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a knowledgeable and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join a dynamic and supportive fostering team. Based in Whitstable/West Malling, you will manage a caseload across Kent, working in a flexible hybrid model combining office, home, and car-based working.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to play a key role in influencing positive outcomes for children and young people, while developing your own career within a forward-thinking organisation.
Whether you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker or looking to step into a new challenge, you will be supported to thrive and grow.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of approximately 13–15 fostering families
Provide supervision, support, and guidance to foster carers
Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding for children and young people
Support carers in developing their skills to meet children’s needs
Participate in an out-of-hours on-call service
Contribute to the ongoing development of the fostering service
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with fostering regulationsSalary: £34,650 – £43,050 per annum
Benefits
Clear career progression with structured pay grades
Manageable caseloads to support quality practice
Mileage at 45p per mile + £100 monthly car allowance
Access to therapeutic wellbeing support services
Loyalty bonuses and recognition awards
Monthly incentives and voucher schemes
Healthcare cashback for medical appointments
Life assurance (3x annual salary)
Generous annual leave (starting at 25 days, increasing with service)
Additional wellbeing days and flexible benefits
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Experience in fostering or children’s social care (e.g. looked after children teams)
Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and childcare law
Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
Commitment to supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
💬 Apply now to join a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and young people through fostering.
How to Apply:
Interested in this Supervising Social Worker ? Please contact Delanie Heyes at Service Care Solutions. Send your CV and cover letter to (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from motivated candidates ready to make a difference!
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