Job Opportunity with TACT: Senior Supervising Social Worker

Location:
Homebased – Dorset

Salary: £42,032 per annum pro rata + allowances

Hours: 21 hours / 3 days per week

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

£750 Homeworking Allowance per annum pro rata + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum pro rata (once participating on the rota)

You’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.

• To supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and children.
• Ensure children are safe, well cared for and achieve positive outcomes consistent in line with TACT policies.
• Undertaking Form F assessments where needed.
• To facilitate regular support groups and learning opportunities, which will include the delivery of training.
• Developing the service and supporting colleagues.
• Recording and updating CHARMS and all other appropriate central/social work systems.
• Participating in Out of Hours Service.

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The Fairer Fostering Partnership
c/o TACT Fostering
Innovation House
PO Box 137
Blyth
NE24 9FJ