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

At Orange Grove, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of successful fostering. Founded in 1996 by two dedicated social workers, we prioritize nurturing connections that foster growth and stability.

We focus on:

• Creating a safe and positive family environment for the children in our care.
• Providing tailored support to our foster parents, recognizing their unique needs.
• Building strong partnerships with local authorities and stakeholders for effective collaboration.

We are on the lookout for a qualified and passionate Social Worker to join our Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest team. If you are enthusiastic and committed to fostering, we want to hear from you!

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 is essential.
• 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.
• Willingness to be part of 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.
• Be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Orange Grove Fostercare).

At Orange Grove Fostercare, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all 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.