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Posted 07 August, 2026

Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Fostering People
Manchester, eng, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team at Fostering People!

Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Contract: Full Time

Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience

Base Location: Remote - North West

Covering Area: Merseyside and other areas within the North West

Why Choose Us?

At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an Outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we've built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted!

What We Offer

  • £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme
  • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
  • Bank Holidays
  • Company Pension
  • Life Assurance x2
  • Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team, primarily working with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and the North West region. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising a diverse range of Foster Parents.
  • Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:

"Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. The support from management is exceptional, and the environment is open and inclusive. You’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and develop your interests."

About You

  • You are an enthusiastic and committed self-starter, capable of working independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents.
  • Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal) are essential.
  • You should be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
  • A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding is important.
  • We are looking for innovative applicants who share our creative vision, whether you are new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application. We can’t wait to discuss how you can contribute to our mission!

Fostering People is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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