Supervising Social worker/Senior supervising social worker

Nexus Fostering Ltd.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Fostering is seeking a passionate Supervising Social Worker for its Gloucester office. The role involves managing a caseload, supporting foster carers, and ensuring the welfare of children in their care. Candidates must hold a recognized Social Work qualification and be committed to improving the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave - a paid day off for your birthday

Good Health Days - additional day off for no sickness

Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive

Employee Assistance Platform providing support 24/7

Auto Enrolment Pension

Learning & Development Opportunities

Optional Private Healthcare Scheme

Eyecare Vouchers

Cycle To Work Scheme

Optional Enhanced Leave Schemes

Qualifications

• Hold a current Social Work England registration.
• Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and support foster carers and children.
• Conduct home visits and maintain contact with families.
• Ensure children's care and development needs are met.

Skills

Experience in children’s services

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Team collaboration

Education

Recognized Social Work qualification

Job description

Job reference REQ00506
Date posted 02/07/2025
Application closing date: Blank
Location: South West
Salary: from £34,457
Package: Blank
Contractual hours: 37.5
Basis: Full Time
Job category/type: Blank

Job description

Job Title: Supervising Social Worker

Salary: from £34,457

Location: Gloucester

Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5hrs per week), permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join Nexus Fostering. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated social worker based at our Gloucester office, covering foster families across Bristol, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire.

As a Supervising Social Worker with Nexus Fostering, you will manage a manageable caseload, playing a key role in supporting, guiding, and training our foster carers and children/young people. You will collaborate with our dedicated clinical and support teams to ensure the right support is in place for our Carers, Children, and Young People.

You will maintain contact and undertake home visits with foster carers and children/young people, becoming an essential point of contact. Your responsibilities include ensuring children's care and development needs are met within placements through placement management, planning, and intervention for both emergency and planned referrals. As a key team member, you will ensure our children and young people have a safe, stable environment where they feel loved, cared for, and nurtured to reach their full potential.

What we are looking for

To apply for this position, you must:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
• Have a current Social Work England registration
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle
• Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Have experience in children’s services and foster care delivery
• Be willing to participate in an out-of-hours telephone support system and undertake occasional out-of-hours/weekend work by attending events, meetings, and training
• Share a commitment to Equal Opportunities and improving the lives of Looked After Children

Why work for us?

• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday Leave - a paid day off for your birthday
• Good Health Days - no sickness in a 6-month period and an additional day off!
• Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Platform providing advice and support 24/7
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Optional Private Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Optional Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave/Shared Parental Leave

Everyone is welcome

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our team-building principles. Nexus Fostering strives to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are valued and celebrated. We want a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring no applicant or employee is treated unfairly based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or identity. We recognize and value individual differences and contributions, believing that working together can achieve equality for all.

*Nexus Fostering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.