Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker!

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

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

Base Location: Remote - North East

Covering Area: Teesside and other areas of the North East

Why Choose Fostering People?

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

What We Offer

• Car Allowance: £1,000 or a Company Car scheme
• Annual Leave: 30 days, 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. Your primary focus will be on working with Foster Parents in the Teesside area, with opportunities to support households in other parts of the North East. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, training, and assessing Foster Parents
• Providing ongoing support and supervision
• Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children

What We’re Looking For

We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent assessment and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports
• A qualification as a Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Recent experience in fostering and children’s services (desirable, but less experienced candidates are welcome to apply)
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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

“Fostering People is a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children’s lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and senior management in a very open and inclusive environment.”

Join us and enhance your skills, develop your interests, and be part of a team that values your contributions!

Working Conditions

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application! Fostering People is 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.