Supervising Social Worker

Job description

Supervising Social Worker (Fostering)

Location: North West - Warrington - Runcorn - St Helens (Home-based with regional travel) Warrington,

Contract: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Up to £43,000

Start Date: ASAP 2026

About the Role

An established and values-driven fostering organisation is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their North West team on a fixed-term basis.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with foster carers, children and multi-agency professionals, ensuring high-quality placements and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.

You will play a key role in supporting, supervising and developing foster carers, while maintaining strong safeguarding standards and contributing to a collaborative, relationship-led approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high standards of care
• Manage a realistic caseload, enabling meaningful engagement with foster families
• Undertake assessments, reports and documentation to regulatory standards
• Support the recruitment, training and development of foster carers
• Work in partnership with local authorities, professionals and stakeholders
• Participate in safeguarding processes, including child protection meetings
• Contribute to out-of-hours support on a rota basis

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Experience within fostering services
• Strong knowledge of:
• fostering regulations
• childcare legislation
• safeguarding frameworks
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with foster carers and professionals
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s on Offer

• 30 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Medical cash plan
• Employee discount scheme
• Supportive, relationship-focused working environment

Additional Information

• Travel across the North West is required
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota
• Enhanced DBS check required (covered by employer)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warrington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

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