Supervising social worker

Swiis Foster Care Ltd; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to manage caseloads and provide support to foster carers. This full-time hybrid position is based in the Mansfield/Nottinghamshire area. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of social work principles, fostering regulations, and safeguarding policies, along with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England are encouraged to apply for this vital role in ensuring effective foster care support.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of social work principles and fostering regulations.
• Proficient in assessment writing and managing multiple caseloads.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of foster placements.
• Support foster carers through effective supervision.
• Collaborate with local authorities and internal teams.

Skills

Social work principles

Fostering regulations

Safeguarding policies

Case management

Assessment writing

Report writing

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

The Supervising Social Worker will be responsible for managing a caseload. This is a full-time hybrid role, based around the Mansfield/Nottinghamshire area with the option for some remote working.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of social work principles, fostering regulations, and safeguarding policies.
• Case management, assessment writing, and supervisory skills to support foster carers effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, and report-writing abilities.
• Proficiency in relationship-building and teamwork to collaborate with carers, local authorities, and internal teams.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple caseloads efficiently.
• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and previous experience in fostering or working with children and families.
• Willingness to travel as required and access to a reliable vehicle.