Supervising Social Worker - Maternity Cover

Supervising Social Worker - Maternity Cover

Our fostering team is dedicated, supportive, and passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people across Essex. This role is
based in our Laindon office
, with travel across the region to support foster families.

Working for Five Rivers brings many benefits as a proud Social Enterprise, reinvesting into the services, training, and support we offer to our foster carers, children, and staff.
Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model integrates our Fostering, Residential, Clinical, and Education services to ensure the best possible outcomes for every young person.

• Supervising, supporting, and developing a caseload of foster carers
• Undertaking statutory visits, assessments, reviews, and reports
• Ensuring carers receive high‑quality guidance and support
• Working collaboratively with foster families, local authorities, and internal teams
• Contributing to placement stability and positive outcomes for children
• Participating in team meetings, training, and service development
• Maintaining accurate, compliant records using CHARMS
• Promoting participation and the voice of children and young people in developing the fostering service
• Ensuring adherence to Five Rivers policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards

This is a
Part-Time role working 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Specific working days and times will be agreed ice hours are typically:
Monday–Thursday: 9am–5pm
Friday: 9am–4:30pm

• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance (Pro Rata)
• A formal induction and training, including our electronic recording system (CHARMS)
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Blue Light Card
• Simply Health membership
• Supportive team culture and access to specialist therapeutic services

• Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience with in fostering, safeguarding, or children’s social care (essential)
• Strong communication, assessment, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage complex and challenging situations
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• The desire to be a team player focused on the best outcomes for children and foster carers

If you are interested, please do not delay your application.

For more information, please email our recruitment team at
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
or call
option 2.

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.