Supervising Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? At Orange Grove, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of successful fostering. Founded in 1996 by dedicated social workers, our mission is to nurture these relationships for the benefit of the children in our care and the foster parents we support.

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

• Collaborate closely with foster parents to ensure meaningful supervision of placements.
• Maintain high standards through quality assurance and training for both prospective and current foster parents.
• Engage in the recruitment, training, and supervision of foster parents while promoting the welfare of children placed with us.

• Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for effective supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in meetings and decision-making processes.

• Hold a Social Work England qualification or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in fostering and a comprehensive understanding of fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality practice.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, and participate in an Out of Hours rota.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.
• A full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle.

This is a Full-Time position with a 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover . You will work 37 hours per week in our Northwest office, starting in March 2026 .

• Competitive salary of up to £39,000 (dependent on experience).
• A generous £3,000 Car Allowance .
• 30 days of Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance (x2).
• Employee Discount Scheme and Medical Cash Plan.

At Orange Grove, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!