Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
£38,000 - £40,000
Permanent
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker – Foster Care Support & Assessment
Location: Edgbaston, West Midlands, UK
Salary: £38,000 + dependent on experience
Job Description:
Are you a dedicated social work professional passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Our client, a leading specialist provider of foster care services, is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their supportive team in Edgbaston. This full-time, permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality care and support for foster carers and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit and assess prospective foster carers to ensure suitable matches for children in need
- Supervise and support existing foster carers, providing guidance and professional assistance
- Ensure children and young people in placements receive high standards of care and support
- Deliver high-quality, professional social work services aligned with best practices
- Complete all documentation accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified Social Worker with current registration with a social work regulatory body (e.g., Social Work England)
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for travel between placements
- Proven experience in fostering, child protection, or similar social work roles
Why Join?
Our client is a forward-thinking, growing foster care agency committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. They value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive team that reflects the communities they serve. The agency promotes a safe recruitment approach and puts the best interests of children and young people at the forefront of all practices.
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.
