Supervising Social Worker

London Social Work for Children; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority social work team in England is looking for a dedicated Supervising Social Worker to support foster carers, ensuring the highest standard of care for children. This role involves regular supervision, completing assessments, and safeguarding children. Ideal candidates will have a recognized social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers an opportunity to develop your career in an OUTSTANDING service environment, with numerous benefits including hybrid working and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Local government average salary pension scheme

26 to 34 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Access to a credit union

Discount on council-owned leisure centres

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience working with foster carers or in children's services.
• Commitment to child-centered practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular supervision to approved foster carers.
• Complete statutory visits and assessments.
• Safeguard children by identifying risks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Compassionate

Creative

Innovative

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

At Hillingdon we're proud of our commitment of 'Putting our residents first', ensuring they're at the heart of everything we do! If you are a Social Worker with a passion for making a difference, join our team, where opportunities for career progression, an OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating and a stable and experienced senior leadership team await you!

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting approved foster carers whilst ensuring the highest standard of care for children in Hillingdon. Working with a relationship-based model, you will contribute to our OUTSTANDING service and help us make a difference to children's lives. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing regular supervision, guidance, and support to approved foster carers
• Completing statutory visits, annual foster carer reviews, and quality assessments
• Safeguarding children by identifying and responding to risk, concerns, and allegations
• Contributing to placement stability, matching, and support planning
• Maintaining accurate, timely case recording and reports

To apply for this role, please submit your application through the Hillingdon Council jobs portal. We recommend you apply as soon as possible as it may be necessary to close this role early due to high volume of applications.

About you

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic social workers who are looking to develop their careers in an OUTSTANDING local authority. Hillingdon children's services are embarking on a journey to becoming a trauma informed service and we need social workers who have the insight and dedication to join us on this journey whilst being supported in their career development.

We're seeking creative, innovative, compassionate, curious, and relationship-based Social Workers who strive to give, seek, receive, and learn from feedback to ensure we provide the best possible service for our children every day. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised social work qualification
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have experience working with foster carers or in children's services
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Show commitment to child‑centred practice and safeguarding
• Be able to work collaboratively with children's social workers and partner agencies

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, qualifications check, professional registration check and 5 years of referencing. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups.

About Hillingdon

On joining our Children’s Social Care team, you’ll be welcomed and made to feel ‘at home’, benefitting from the right tools, skills, and resources. From day one you’ll meet with colleagues across the council who will provide expert guidance and support to succeed and develop your career at Hillingdon - giving you that ‘Hillingdon feeling’.

Our commitment to continuous improvement is also reflected in our dedication to lead, coach, and invest into our people. Whether you’re just about to embark on a career within social care, or aspire to progress into senior roles, we offer clear development pathways to help you achieve your career ambitions.

With access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities (PAMs, AIMs, CGP2, etc.), every day is a ‘learning day’. Partnering with local Universities to offer the ‘Practice Educators programme’ we’re keen to not only enhance the quality of our social care provision, but also supercharge your career!

In addition to a comprehensive career development plan, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Local government average salary pension scheme
• From 26 to 34 days annual leave (rising to 37, dependant on length of service)
• Free on-site parking when working at our civic centre offices
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a credit union
• Access to a wide range of trainings, courses, and other types of professional development
• Discount on a variety of adult education courses run by the council
• Payment of professional fees where these are required
• Discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
• 30% discount on green fees at council‑owned golf courses

If you'd like to arrange an informal chat about this role, please send us an email to [email protected], highlighting your name, contact details, and the name of this role.

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