Supervising Social Worker

National Fostering Agency Group; Faversham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency is seeking a Supervising Social Worker in Faversham, England to help ensure children thrive in safe foster homes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work, experience working with traumatized youth, and a passion for fostering care. This part-time position (22.5 hours/week) offers competitive salary and benefits including up to 39 days annual leave and access to wellbeing services. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Up to 39 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate body.
• Full driving licence required.
• Previous social work experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help vulnerable children find foster homes.
• Supervise and advise foster carers.
• Ensure safety and support for children and carers.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for tailored support.
• Maintain high standards of care.
• Inspire confidence in foster carers.

Skills

Passion for building lives for children

Experience with young people with trauma

Confidence and imagination

Strong communication skills

Education

BA or MA degree in social work

Job description

Supervising Social Worker

Location: Faversham, Kent (travel across Kent area)

Contract: Permanent, Part time (22.5 hours per week)

Salary: £39,600 - £50,600 (pro rata)

About the role

As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life‑changing potential of a safe and supportive home life.

Key responsibilities

• You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future.
• You will supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive.
• You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, acting as a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart.
• You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory.
• You will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained.
• You will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for.

Who we are looking for

You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open‑minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence.

Previous social work experience with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs is required.

You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel.

Benefits

• Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.