Fostering Supervising Social Worker (Locum)

Adult Social Care; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wigan is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker for their Fostering Team on a locum basis. In this full-time role, you will support foster carers, manage a caseload, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The position offers a hybrid working model outside designated office days. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in fostering and must be registered with Social Work England. A referral bonus of £350 is available for successful candidate referrals.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £350

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England required.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services necessary.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers.
• Undertake annual foster carer reviews.
• Attend and contribute to all associated meetings.

Skills

Fostering regulations

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

A local authority in Wigan is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker for their Fostering Team on a locum basis. In this full-time role, you will support foster carers, manage a caseload, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The position offers a hybrid working model outside designated office days. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in fostering and must be registered with Social Work England. A referral bonus of £350 is available for successful candidate referrals.