An independent fostering agency is looking for a supervising social worker for their fostering service that covers the East Midlands.

This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (2/3 days per week in the 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 independent fostering agency has a growing service and is rated “good” by Ofsted (2024).

They have one office and this is based in Nottinghamshire where they have a medium sized team of social workers (4), one team manager, an operations manager and a registered manager as well as various back-office staff.

They have an excellent set up which gives staff a great work life balance.

This position has come around due to growth.

About the job

• Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective adoptive parents


• Supervising a caseload of fostering families


• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team


• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports


• Attending fostering panel meetings

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work, either fostering, adoption or children in care whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.

This is a growing team where there could be future opportunities for progression.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £35,000 - £39,000 dependent on experience


• A car allowance


• Mileage paid at 0.45ppm


• 30 days of annual leave


• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities


• Pension contributions


• Free on-site parking


• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny

07587 031 098 / jolweny@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