Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

Job Title:

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team

Salary: £35,412 - £42,839 + 7% retention payment

Hours:

37 hours

Contract:

Permanent

Base:
Sleaford Office, Eastgate, Sleaford

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Interviews: 16th September 2026, Sleaford Office

Join Lincolnshire County Council's Ofsted-rated Outstanding Fostering Service and make a real difference to children and families across the county.

• Assess, support, and supervise foster carers, including those caring for children within kinship arrangements.
• Promote the importance of strong support networks, encouraging carers to access both local authority and external services.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of trauma, loss, separation, and child development, and their impact on children and families.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals and attend key meetings to ensure children’s needs are met.
• Bring a trauma-informed, solution-focused approach to complex situations, maintaining a child-centred focus.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies for foster carers.
• Facilitate reflective discussions with foster carers and support their personal development plans.
• Deliver training and contribute to the enhanced training pathway.
• Complete paperwork for fostering panel and other statutory meetings and processes in a timely manner, to an exceptional standard.

• A balanced caseload and a supportive working environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Monthly supervision
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

Social Work England registered practitioner.

Significant social work experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation including The Fostering Services Regulations & National Minimum Standards (2011).

Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations, abiding by social work values and practice.

Strong communicator with excellent organisational and IT skills.

Proficient in case recording and formal report preparation.

Committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, innovative authority that is shaping the future of fostering. You'll join a collaborative team committed to supporting kinship carers and improving outcomes for children.

Competitive salary of £35,412- £42,839 (pro rata) + 7% attraction and retention payment paid monthly, along with an extensive benefits package, details of which can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate.

More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role.

You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.

Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely.

We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.