Supervising Social Worker- North West

Job Title: Supervising Social Worker – Foster Care and Children’s Services | North West England

Location: Manchester, North West England, UK

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE + Performance Related Pay (PRP)

Job Description:

Are you a dedicated and qualified social worker looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? Join a leading specialist provider in the North West region as a Supervising Social Worker, where your expertise will support foster carers and improve outcomes for children. Our client values quality and manageable caseloads, empowering you to deliver exceptional care and professional development support. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced social workers to work in a collaborative, supportive environment with a strong focus on work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with foster carers to ensure high-quality care
• Ensure all foster carers meet Ofsted standards and statutory KPIs, maintaining compliance
• Gather evidence to demonstrate positive outcomes achieved for children in foster care
• Actively contribute to a team culture focused on continuous improvement and best practice
• Provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and support to foster carers, promoting their development
• Participate in reflective practice and team meetings to support service excellence

What is on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £40,000 plus Performance Related Pay (PRP) scheme
• Work/Life Balance: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, typically 9 am – 5 pm
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home with 1-2 days per week at the regional office for meetings and training
• Out of Hours (OOH) Duty: On-call rota (1:6 weeks) with additional payment of £150 per week when on duty
• Generous Leave: 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Comprehensive Benefits: Mileage paid at 45p per mile, awards scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sick Pay, Cycle to Work/Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes, and support for pay increases

What You Will Bring:

• A recognised Social Work Qualification (Essential)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar social work role (Essential)
• A personality and values aligned with a supportive, kind, and solutions-focused culture
• Experience in undertaking Form F Assessments (Desirable)
• Experience working within the Independent Fostering Sector (Desirable)

Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to nurturing professional growth and delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families.

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