A charity is looking for a supervising social worker for their fostering service that covers North East Region.

This is a permanent and full-time position that is home-working (2 days a week in the office)(open to part-time applications)

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 charity is well known for being a leading champion of diversity and quality within fostering and their service is rated “good” by Ofsted (2025).

They have several regionally based teams across the UK, as well as other children's service, but this service is based in North East and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff.

About the job

• Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers


• Supervising a caseload of 6- 8 foster families


• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team


• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports


• Attending in fostering panel meetings

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's 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 £38,000 - £42,244.38 dependent on experience


• 26 days of annual leave plus bank hoildays


• Mileage paid at 0.45ppm


• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities


• Pension contributions up to 6%


• Death in service cover


• Cycle2work scheme


• Interest free season ticket loans


• High street Discounts


• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement

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• Access to many jobs in the market

• One central point of contact

• Interview preparation assistance

• Expert consultation

• Questions answered