Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Support Team

London Social Work for Children; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's social work organization in Greater London is seeking a Supervising Social Worker for the Fostering Support Team. This full-time role involves working with foster carers and children, applying trauma-informed practices to ensure the best outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, and experience nurturing multi-agency relationships. The position offers competitive pay, a positive working environment, and access to extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Up to 35 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Manageable caseloads

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and accustomed to working to deadlines.
• Ability to produce detailed written reports.
• Experience in establishing multi-agency relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support existing and newly approved foster carers.
• Participate in training for foster carers.
• Complete foster carer's reviews.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Reflective practice

Job description

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Support Team

Posted 24th Nov, 2025

Location

Lambeth

Working pattern

Full-time – 35 hours per week

Working arrangements

Blended

28th Dec, 2025

Incentives

This role is subject to a £1,000 Market Supplement and a £1,000 Welcome Payment.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Supervising Social Workers in the Fostering Support Team. The successful applicants will be working with foster carers and looked after children as part of a creative fostering service that works with the theories of trauma, attachment and loss, social pedagogy and restorative practice to ensure the best outcomes for children.

In Lambeth, we value and invest in our social workers. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we want reflective, talented Social Workers to assist us in giving the best possible, most helpful support to our most vulnerable children, families and carers. Through our innovative "Children at the Heart of Practice" framework, we are inspiring, resourcing and enabling social workers to undertake great relationship-based social work practice. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting existing and newly approved foster carers and temporary approved foster carers (kinship and Early Permanence carers)
• Participating in delivering training for foster carers
• Completing foster carer's reviews
• Presenting to the Fostering Panel
• Establishing and nurturing multi-agency relationships

Social workers in Lambeth can look forward to accessing training opportunities including a 3-day introduction to systemic practice, specialist training in systemic approaches to working with domestic violence and adolescents, 30 places per year for 1st year accredited systemic training, and funded training to Practice Educator status. All social workers are part of a small team of six, take part in regular group supervision with their team, and receive support from their team-based advanced practitioner.

To apply, your CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Olaitan (Ola) Aregbesola, Service Manager, at [e-mail].

About you

We are looking for dedicated and dependable Supervising Social Workers who have a passion for children and young people and want to focus on great practice that makes real and positive difference for children and young people we support. You will be self-motivated and accustomed to working to deadlines. The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to analyse situations accurately
• Have the ability to produce detailed written reports
• Have good IT skills
• Have experience of establishing and nurturing multi-agency relationships
• Be reflective and dedicated to great social work practice

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will be required to undertake a Cifas check. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.

About Lambeth

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.

“Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.”

In Lambeth, we offer our social workers:

• Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
• Competitive Salary, often including a generous market supplement (depending on the role)
• Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
• 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
• Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
• A permanent senior leadership team in QA
• Manageable caseloads that enable connection with families

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