Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
£35,000 - £39,000
Permanent
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Services | Childcare & Social Work Jobs UK
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Description:
Are you an experienced and compassionate social worker seeking a rewarding role within a supportive, family-owned independent fostering agency? Our client, a well-established and Ofsted-registered provider, is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for both children and carers. Based in Bolton, the agency serves Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside, with exciting plans to expand into West Yorkshire. They prioritize staff development, offering tailored resources, flexible hybrid working, and a caring ethos that values every team member.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and Support Fostering Carers: Conduct regular, reflective supervision sessions, ensuring carers are well-supported and adhere to agency policies.
- Monitoring and Assessment: Support ongoing suitability of foster carers, overseeing their ability to provide safe, healthy, and nurturing homes.
- Achieve Positive Outcomes: Collaborate with professionals to support foster families and ensure outstanding care for children and young people.
- Development and Participation: Encourage the involvement of children and young people in service development; undertake Form F assessments and initial home visits.
- Out-of-Hours Support: Contribute to an out-of-hours rota to provide carers with round-the-clock assistance and guidance.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum based on experience
- Generous Benefits Package: Including a £2,000 car allowance and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
- Flexible Working: Hybrid model combining home working with occasional visits to our Bolton office, with caseload covering Lancashire, West Yorkshire, and surrounding areas
- Additional Perks: Company pension, sick pay scheme, free onsite parking, and childcare sacrifice scheme
About You:
We’re seeking a dedicated, creative, and knowledgeable social worker ready for a new challenge in fostering services.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker (HCPC registered)
- Proven experience within the independent fostering sector
- Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and guidelines
- Excellent communication and administrative skills
- Full UK driving license
- Fluency in Urdu highly desirable to support our diverse community of carers
Join a compassionate team committed to making a real difference in children's lives through quality fostering services. If you’re passionate about social work and eager to grow within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
