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Senior Supervising Social Worker - IFA

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Community Care Live
Full Time, Part Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45225 GBP Yearly GBP 45225.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Hybrid 2-3 days in the office | Get into Fostering | Career progression opportunities in year 1

Are you an experienced social worker who wants to get into fostering in North / West London, but opportunities are limited in your current role?

This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours / week

Leaders in Care are supporting an outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency in Harrow, for an experienced practitioner to join their stable service on a permanent basis as a supervising social worker.

As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, providing professional advice when necessary, and contributing to business planning. Additionally, you will supervise Support Workers and Social Work Students.

You will work closely with the other social work staff and foster carers to ensure that quality standards are met in all assessments. Ideally you will have prior experience in fostering, however you will be considered with 2+ years experience post qualified in other areas of children's services.

Benefits include a generous salary of up to £45,225 depending on experience (pro rata), you can expect with regular learning and development opportunities, to ensure you are developing as a practitioner whilst providing the best care for all involved in the service. You will also get a generous holiday allowance of 27 days.

This role also offers a flexible working schedule, with only 2-3 days a week in the office and the rest from home, allowing you to maintain a great work life balance.

In this IFA there is a real focus on professional development, with multiple opportunities for career progression in year 1 to senior and beyond, as this is where a large number of senior management within the service started also.

For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

To apply for this role, send your up to date CV to  Or call Chris on if you have any further questions.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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