Supervising Social Worker

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract Term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Hours: 37 hours per week

Office Location: Northwest

Start Date: March 2026

• £3,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

Founded in 1996 by two passionate social workers, Orange Grove believes that strong relationships are the cornerstone of successful fostering. We understand that, just like in any family, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we invest time, effort, and resources into nurturing them.

We focus on:

• Creating a safe and positive family environment for the children in our care.
• Providing tailored support to our foster parents, treating each one as an individual.
• Building strong partnerships with local authorities and stakeholders for effective collaboration.

We are on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to the fostering journey. Your role will involve:

• Collaborating with foster parents to ensure meaningful supervision of placements.
• Maintaining high standards through quality assurance and training for foster parents.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising foster parents while promoting the welfare of children.

• Hold a Social Work England qualification or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in fostering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to high-quality practice, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Participation in an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.

• Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for effective supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals in decision-making processes.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Orange Grove Fostercare).

Join Us! Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.