Job Title: Supervising Social Worker – Long TermLocation: Newcastle
Pay Rate: £31.74 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: Immediate
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our client’s Long-Term Team in Newcastle.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and their families. You will provide high-quality support and supervision to foster carers, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for children in care.
In this role, you’ll manage a small caseload, meet statutory responsibilities, and work collaboratively with carers and professionals in a supportive environment. The position offers flexible working arrangements and regular supervision to support your professional development.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Provide supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring compliance with fostering regulations.
2. Undertake assessments, reviews, and care planning for children in foster placements.
3. Deliver statutory social work services in line with legislation and council procedures.
4. Liaise with partner agencies to coordinate support for children and carers.
5. Maintain accurate case records and reports to professional standards.
6. Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to service development.
Benefits:
7. Competitive hourly rate of £31.74
8. Supportive management and team structure
9. Flexible working arrangements
10. Opportunity to work in a vibrant city with excellent transport links
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
11. Social Work England registration
12. Eligible to work in the UK
13. Full UK driving licence
14. Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
15. Post-qualified experience in fostering or children’s services
Why Liquid Personnel?
16. Free DBS and compliance service
17. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
18. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
19. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
20. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
21. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
22. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
23. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *