Senior Social Worker: Sponsorship Available

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your social work expertise will directly shape the lives of children and foster families?

We’re seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our outstanding fostering agency and play a key role in supervision, staff development, and service improvement. This is more than a caseload—this is an opportunity to lead, influence, and deliver exceptional outcomes for children in care.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise a team of Social Workers, Assistants, and Support Workers
• Manage a complex caseload with confidence and autonomy
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required
• Champion high-quality, child-centred practice and risk management
• Represent the agency at panels, reviews, and external meetings
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience in children and families
• Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding practice
• Skilled in report writing, supervision, and analytical thinking
• Confident leading teams and chairing meetings

Desirable:

• Experience in independent fostering
• Management/supervision experience
• Familiarity with systemic practice or Secure Base model

Why join us?

• Be part of a child-focused, ethically driven fostering agency
• Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive team
• Access to ongoing CPD, out-of-hours allowance, and career progression

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Experience:

• Social Work: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SWE registration (required)

Reference ID: SSSW0825

Closing Date:  24 August 2025