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

Founded in 1996 by two passionate social workers, Orange Grove believes that strong relationships are the cornerstone of successful fostering. We invest time, effort, and resources into nurturing these connections for:

• Children: Providing a safe and positive family environment.
• Foster Parents: Offering tailored support to meet their unique needs.
• Partners: Building strong relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.

This philosophy has guided us for over 20 years, and we’re excited to continue this journey with you!

We are on the lookout for a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to fostering. In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with foster parents to ensure 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.

To thrive in this demanding position, you should be an excellent report writer, able to meet strict deadlines, and possess a full driving license with access to your own vehicle for travel across the North West.

• Hold a Social Work England qualification or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working within 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.
• Willingness to participate 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, monitoring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to ensure full participation in decision-making.
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Orange Grove Fostercare).

At Orange Grove, we value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• £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

Join Us! Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and encourages 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.