Job Title: Supervising Social WorkerLocation: North West England (Liverpool to Burnley, Barrow)Salary: Up to £40,000 per annumJob Type: Permanent, Full-time

Holden Knight Healthcare is excited to partner with a leading fostering agency in their search for a passionate Supervising Social Worker. This pivotal role will cover the North West region, focusing on foster carers based from Liverpool across to Burnley and up to Barrow.

About the Role: As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring that foster carers receive the support and guidance they need to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people. You will be responsible for supervising a caseload of foster carers, providing regular supervision, and ensuring compliance with all fostering regulations.

Main Duties:

• Offer comprehensive support and supervision to a network of foster carers.
• Conduct home visits, assessments, and reviews across the North West region.
• Liaise with local authorities, schools, and other agencies to ensure the well-being of children in foster care.
• Deliver training and development programs for foster carers.
• Ensure all documentation and reports are completed to a high standard and within statutory timeframes.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in fostering or child protection.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK driving license with the ability to travel extensively across the North West.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package up to £40,000.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working conditions to support work-life balance.

If you are a skilled and enthusiastic Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team. Apply now to make a real difference in the lives of foster carers and the children they care for.