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Our client Medway council is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
• To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount.
• To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• To work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
• To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.
• To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency groups and other professional meetings.
• To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Integrated Services Programme (ISP)
Supervising Social Worker - Fostering
Base Location: Ashurst, Southampton
Salary: Up to £39,500 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

• £3,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

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Integrated Services Programme (ISP)
Part-Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering
Base Location: Chesham
Covering Area: Aylesbury, Bracknell, Reading and Woking
Salary: £29,600 per annum, £37,000 FTE
Hours: 4 days per week, 28 hours

Benefits

• £3,000 car allowance
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medi click apply for full job details

Our client Medway council is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Fostering team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
• To work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount.
• To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• To work to a structured time management practice; submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
• To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.
• To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency groups and other professional meetings.
• To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Work for an "Outstanding" Authority: Kinship Fostering Role

Role: Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team

Location: Manchester City Council (Mainly Office-Based)

Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour

Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Ofsted Rating:GRADED 'OUTSTANDING' If you are an experienced Fostering Social Worker, you know how crucial it is to work within a system that actually works. Manchester City Council's Children's Services were recently graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted-proving that their leadership, practice standards, and team structures are among the absolute best in the country.

We are looking for a skilled, driven Supervising Social Worker to join their high-performing Kinship Fostering Team. If you want a role that sharpens your assessment skills, provides immense career credibility, and keeps you at the cutting edge of modern social work, this is your next step.

This is a specialized, high-profile position where your clinical assessments will directly influence court decisions and secure stable futures for children within their extended families:

• Court-Directed Assessments: Utilize expert assessment skills to evaluate family and friends (kinship) foster carers under intense scrutiny, producing robust, analytical reports for legal proceedings.

• Fostering Compliance: Apply a deep understanding of National Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards to ensure all kinship placements are safe, compliant, and supportive.

• Safeguarding Vigilance: Draw on your core child protection experience to identify potential risks, ensuring vulnerable children are robustly protected within family networks.

• Duty Rotation: Participate in the team's out-of-hours duty rota as required, providing responsive support to families when urgent matters arise outside normal office hours.

Because this is an "Outstanding" authority handling complex legal deadlines, the hiring managers are looking for an exceptional level of professional competence:

• The Blueprint: A recognized Social Work degree and active registration with Social Work England.

• Assessment Pedigree: Proven experience in formulating complex fostering or kinship assessments. Excellent time management and the ability to strictly meet tight court deadlines are non-negotiable.

• Frontline Knowledge: A strong background in statutory childcare, child protection, or fostering regulations.

• Presence: Comfort with a mainly office-based environment, allowing you to collaborate directly with a high-performing team.

• Premium Pay: A highly lucrative, stable rate of £35.00 per hour.

• The 'Outstanding' Advantage: Working within an Ofsted 'Outstanding' framework means you benefit from stellar administrative support, excellent resources, and flawless leadership.

• Career Catalyst: Having Manchester City Council's kinship team on your CV opens major doors for future leadership and consultancy roles.

Slots within Manchester's outstanding services are highly competitive and fill rapidly.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Social Worker

Case load: approx. 14 foster carers
Current working from home policy: 3 days in office
Team name: Fostering

The Supervision and Support of Foster Carers and the safeguarding of children and young people in their care.

The Supervising Social Worker supervises foster carers in Croydon assisting with the recruiting, assessing, supervising, training, and supporting foster carers and children in their homes.

Promoting and ensuring that Croydon provides quality, professional fostering services for children and young people.

To undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and in relation to children and their families who are in need/ in need of protection, and other child care services.

Promote and lead innovation with ideas of new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.

• Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers, including Form F assessments.
• Provide ongoing supervision, support, and annual reviews for approved foster carers.
• Ensure foster carers are fully equipped to meet the needs of children and young people in placement.
• Work collaboratively with children's social workers, virtual schools, and partner agencies.
• Participate in fostering panel processes and contribute to decision-making.
• Support placement stability and promote positive outcomes for looked after children.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and reports in line with statutory requirements.
• Safeguard children and ensure all practice is compliant with fostering regulations and national standards.

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within a fostering service or children in care setting.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, legislation, and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience in completing Form F assessments and supporting foster carers.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload effectively.

• Competitive hourly rate of 39 per hour.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team.
• Gain valuable experience within a reputable local authority.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Supervising Social Worker

Salary up to 39,547 per annum + 4,500 car allowance

Yorkshire

NonStop Consulting is working with an Independent fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Yorkshire area to help them find a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis.

They are a therapeutic fostering agency and they offer flexibility with home working.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 39,547 per annum + 4,500 car allowance
• Good Ofsted rating
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (10 - 13 foster families)
• Ongoing training
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 12 foster families.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering, child protection or looked after children teams
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Supervising Social Worker

Location: North Wales

Salary: 42,000 per annum

NonStop Consulting is looking for a permanent Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with an excellent reputation in the North Wales area.

They are a not for profit fostering agency and they are therapeutic. They offer hybrid working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 42,000 per annum
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (10 foster families)
• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• IT equipment and mobile phone provided.
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Pension Scheme.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 10 foster families located around around North Wales and Chester area.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Therapeutic Supervising Social Worker

Location: Kent

Salary: 46,000 per annum

NonStop Consulting is working with a therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the Kent area in order to help them find a Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis.

They offer flexibility with home working and a very good salary that can go up to 46,000 per annum.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 46,000 per annum
• Good Ofsted rating
• therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Manageable caseload (7 foster families)
• Ongoing training
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of 7 foster families located around Kent and South London area.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.