An Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that covers Somerset.

This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (2 days per week in office).

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This new independent fostering agency is a High Needs fostering service working in partnership to provide supervision and support to foster carers with a wraparound, trauma-informed approach.

This is an opportunity to join a small team that has recently been rated ‘Good' in all areas.

This team works alongside residential care and therapeutic education services.

About the job

• Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers

• Supervising a caseload of 5 foster families

• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team

• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports

• Attending in fostering panel meetings


• Enable carers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Fostering Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.

This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £37,280 - £41,771 dependents on experience

• Additional payments

• 28 days of annual leave

• Mileage paid

• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

• Life assurance


• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement

• Application form enhancement

• Access to many jobs in the market

• One central point of contact

• Interview preparation assistance

• Expert consultation

• Questions answered

• Offer negotiation