Social Worker

Job description

Supervising Social Worker – Post Approval Team

Northampton Children’s Trust

£35 per hour | Hybrid Working

Northampton Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join our Post Approval Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and supervise our valued foster carers, ensuring children and young people receive high‑quality, stable care.

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker within the Post Approval Team, you will:

• Hold a caseload of approved foster carers, offering regular supervision, support, and guidance.
• Contribute to the Duty system, working closely with the Placements Team to identify and support appropriate foster placements for children.
• Undertake assessments to understand the needs of children, young people, and their families.
• Visit foster carers, children, and families, providing advice, support, and targeted interventions.
• Complete direct work with children and families to build strong, effective relationships.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate the impact of your work to ensure positive outcomes.
• Carry out any additional tasks that support the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children in our care.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years post‑qualifying experience within an English local authority is essential.
• Qualified Social Worker
• Social Work England registration.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English