Supervising social worker

Supervising Social Worker (SSW)
Location: Somerset | Home-based (Office in Taunton 2 times/month)
Salary: £40,000+ PRP after probation + OOH payments

Benefits:

Hybrid working with strong flexibility
Low caseload (max. 10 households) - focus on quality, not volume
£150/week for out-of-hours (1 in 6 rota)
28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) + birthday off
Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile
Comprehensive training and development programme
Virtual GP access & Employee Assistance Programme
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes
Supportive, values-led "family-feel" working environmentNonStop Care is working with a well-established therapeutic fostering provider to recruit a Supervising Social Worker across the South West region with office in Taunton, Somerset. This organisation is known for its child-centred, therapeutic approach, strong local authority partnerships, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Supervising Social Worker - About the role

This is a home-based role covering Somerset, with occasional travel to the Taunton office. You will support foster carers across the region, ensuring high-quality practice and that all carers remain "Ofsted-ready" through strong compliance and evidence of positive outcomes.

The service prioritises a low caseload model, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with carers and focus on delivering high standards of support. You will also contribute to carer recruitment, assessments, and training, while promoting a cooperative and solution-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities of Supervising Social Worker

Support and supervise foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and compliance
Maintain a strong child-centred approach in all areas of practice
Ensure carers meet Ofsted standards and statutory requirements
Undertake Form F assessments and present to panel
Deliver training and identify development needs for foster carers
Participate in recruitment activities and promotional events
Complete high-quality matching and placement assessments
Work collaboratively with local authorities and multi-agency teams
Participate in out-of-hours rota (1 in 6 weeks)

Please apply if you have:

Social Work qualification (Degree or Masters) and SWE registration
Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (ideally in fostering)
Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding frameworks
Experience completing Form F assessments
Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
A values-driven approach aligned with a supportive, child-focused service
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