Social Worker – Fostering Supervising Team
Job Title: Social Worker – Fostering Supervising Team
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK
Salary: £33.30 Hourly
Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time Available
Overview
Social Worker required for an ongoing opportunity within the Fostering Supervising Team in Stoke on Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where you can make a real impact in the lives of children and foster carers. The role offers flexible working arrangements, with full-time and part-time options available, allowing you to balance your professional commitments with your lifestyle.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of foster carers, providing regular supervision visits in line with statutory requirements
* Support carers with placement planning, child development, behaviour management, and safeguarding
* Identify training needs and facilitate access to learning and development opportunities
* Contribute to assessments of prospective foster carers, completing reports in line with Fostering Regulations
* Support the fostering panel and provide professional recommendations regarding approvals
* Ensure foster placements meet the needs of looked-after children
* Monitor the welfare and progress of children placed with carers
* Participate in reviews, meetings, and planning forums regarding children’s care
* Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns for children in care
* Support carers in understanding and implementing safeguarding policies
* Complete risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding plans
* Liaise with children’s social workers, education, health, and therapeutic services
* Attend fostering panel meetings, looked-after children reviews, and training events
* Work collaboratively with birth families to support care plans where appropriate
* Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records for foster carers and placements
* Ensure all work complies with statutory frameworks and local policies
* Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development
Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW)
* Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
* Experience working in Children’s Social Care, particularly with foster carers, looked-after children, or permanence teams
* Experience in supervision, assessment, and supporting foster placements is desirable
Benefits
* Flexible working options: Full Time or Part Time
* Professional growth through varied assignments and environments
* Competitive pay: £33.30 per hour
* Networking opportunities and collaboration with professionals in social care
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