Supervising Social Worker - Taunton
Liquid Personnel
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Description
Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with an independent fostering agency to recruit a passionate and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their fostering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support foster carers and contribute to high-quality placements that help children and young people thrive.
Your benefits as a Supervising Social Worker:
- Salary between £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Full-time role – 40 hours per week + on-call rota
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for training and career development
As the Supervising Social Worker, you will:
- Recruit, assess, and supervise foster carers to ensure safe, nurturing placements
- Provide regular supervision and support visits to foster families
- Contribute to annual reviews and ensure compliance with fostering standards
- Deliver and support training including ‘Skills to Foster’
- Attend professional meetings and support carers in care planning
- Maintain accurate case recordings and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
- Promote the agency’s services and contribute to business development
Essential requirements of this Supervising Social Worker role:
- Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England
- CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, or BA in Social Work
- Experience working with children and families
- Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding, and care planning
- Excellent communication, assessment, and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com
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Benefits
- Salary between £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Full-time role – 40 hours per week + on-call rota
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for training and career development
About this role
An independent fostering agency is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to lead recruitment, assessment, and ongoing support for foster carers. You would manage the full lifecycle of carer relationships—from initial recruitment through annual reviews—while ensuring placements meet safeguarding standards and help children thrive. The role also involves delivering training such as 'Skills to Foster', attending care planning meetings, and maintaining compliance with fostering legislation.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week plus an on-call rota, with flexible working arrangements available. You'll need current Social Work England registration, a relevant qualification (CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, or BA in Social Work), and proven experience working with children and families. Strong knowledge of fostering law, safeguarding, and care planning is essential, as is a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for supervision visits. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for training and career development in a supportive team environment.
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