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, we have been nurturing these relationships for over 20 years. Now, we’re looking for a qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our Northwest team!

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting our foster parents and ensuring the welfare of the children in our care. Your collaborative approach will help foster meaningful supervision of placements, and your expertise will guide our foster parents in their essential roles.

• Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload, ensuring high levels of supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, monitoring practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in meetings and decision-making processes.
• Engage in recruitment, training, and supervision of foster parents.
• Maintain high standards through quality assurance and training initiatives.

• A Social Work England qualification or equivalent, with registration.
• 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.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Willingness to participate in an Out of Hours rota and undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us).

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 .

• A 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.
• A comprehensive company pension and life assurance (x2).
• Access to an employee discount scheme and a 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’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!