Supervising Social Worker- Devon

Job Title: Supervising Social Worker – Devon, South West
Location: Devon, South West England
Salary: £40,000 per annum (DOE) + PRP after probation + Out of hours pay (£150/week)

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join a leading specialist provider supporting foster carers across Devon and the South West. The Supervising Social Worker in this role will work closely with carers to ensure they are “Ofsted-ready” and meet statutory KPIs, all while maintaining a child-centred approach. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate social worker to make a positive impact on children’s lives within a supportive and values-driven organisation. The Supervising Social Worker in this role will be based in Devon, with regional visits to the office in Taunton approximately twice per month, and will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with carers and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support foster carers to meet statutory requirements and demonstrate positive outcomes for children
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of potential foster carers in line with regulatory standards
• Facilitate and deliver training to foster families, ensuring compliance with the Training Support and Development Standards
• Attend recruitment events, open days, and community activities to attract new foster carers
• Maintain a child-centred approach, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times
• Work flexibly outside of office hours to support carers and children, including participating in out-of-hours on-call rota
• Develop and grow a cohort of foster carers, undertaking Form F assessments as needed
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure placements meet children’s needs
• Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice standards

Requirements:

• A three-year undergraduate degree or a two-year postgraduate degree in social work, with SWE registration
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding, The Children Act 1989, Fostering Regulations 2011, and related legislation
• Experience in undertaking Form F assessments and working with foster carers
• Ability to work flexibly outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends when required
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop solutions
• Commitment to maintaining family and community placements where in the child’s best interests
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across rural areas, with flexibility for journeys up to 90 minutes per carer

This Supervising Social Worker role in Devon offers a rewarding career within a supportive environment that values kindness, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The organisation promotes a “family-feel” culture, focusing on quality and positive outcomes for children and carers alike.

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.