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 passionate social workers, our mission has always been to nurture connections that foster growth and stability.

We prioritize the well-being of the children in our care by creating a safe and positive family environment. Our commitment extends to our foster parents, whom we support individually, and to our partnerships with local authorities, ensuring effective collaboration.

We are on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to the vital role of foster parents. In this collaborative position, you will:

• Engage with foster parents to promote meaningful supervision of placements.
• Maintain high standards through quality assurance and training for foster parents.
• Recruit, train, and supervise foster parents while promoting the welfare of children.

This role requires excellent report writing skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. A full driving license and the ability to travel across the North West are essential.

• 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 to facilitate participation in decision-making.
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Orange Grove).

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