Supervising Social Worker Middlesbrough
Location: Middlesbrough office (flexible travel across North East)
Salary: 41,012.05 - 47,579.65 per annum (competitive and experience-based)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working arrangements available)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join a successful North East team, with a base in the Middlesbrough office. You'll play a vital role in supporting foster carers and the children entrusted to their care across the region.
What you'll do:
* Provide exceptional supervision and support to foster families.
* Collaborate effectively with other professionals involved in the children's lives.
* Develop insightful reports and attend meetings.
* Champion the well-being of children in foster care.
What we're looking for:
* A genuine desire to achieve positive outcomes for children.
* Strong commitment to our values: respect, honesty, transparency, reliability, and a child-centered approach.
* Experience managing a caseload
* Willingness to participate in our on-call system for out-of-hours support.
* Relevant social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
* In-depth knowledge of fostering regulations, child protection, and safeguarding.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A car and valid driving license (for out-of-hours requirements).
Why join?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Manageable caseloads for high-quality support.
* Flexible working options (hybrid model with home and office work).
* Robust training and development opportunities for continuous growth.
* Strong focus on employee well-being.
* Be part of a growing and successful fostering service that makes a difference.
We particularly welcome applications from:
* Newly qualified Social Workers.
* Experienced Social Workers with transferable skills and a passion for fostering.
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