Who You Are As a Mainstream Supervising Social Worker, you are a compassionate and experienced professional dedicated to supporting families and ensuring the well-being of children in foster care. You possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to build trusting relationships with foster families and external partners. Your ability to manage complex caseloads with attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills sets you apart. You possess a thorough understanding of child protection regulations and are committed to upholding ethical standards in social work practice. Your resilience and adaptability allow you to handle challenging situations effectively. What the Job Involves This role involves supervising and supporting foster families, conducting regular assessments and home visits to ensure the safety and welfare of children. You will provide guidance and training to foster parents, helping them navigate the complexities of fostering. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, you will develop care plans and make informed decisions in the best interest of the child. The job also entails maintaining accurate case records, preparing reports for statutory reviews, and attending court proceedings when necessary. You will participate in recruitment and training initiatives to support and expand the foster network, always striving to match the right families with the right children to create positive outcomes.