Supervising Social Worker - Thornaby Maternity Cover

Supervising Social Worker - Thornaby - 12- month Maternity Cover

Are you a qualified Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity within fostering? We are looking for a full-time Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering service in Thornaby on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

At Five Rivers Child Care, we are a social enterprise committed to turning children’s lives around. We reinvest our surplus into the services and support that help children, young people, foster carers and families to thrive.

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play an important part in supporting our foster carers and helping to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. You will work as part of an experienced and supportive team, holding a manageable caseload and providing high-quality supervision, guidance and intervention.

You will work within a trauma-informed practice model and have opportunities to contribute to assessments, care planning, participation events and wider service development. The role will also include taking part in our out-of-hours support rota for foster carers.

• Provide regular supervision, support and guidance to foster carers.
• Maintain a manageable caseload and deliver high-quality intervention.
• Work therapeutically and in line with trauma-informed practice.
• Complete Form F assessments and contribute to care planning and strategy meetings.
• Support the recruitment, assessment and ongoing development of foster carers.
• Take part in participation activities and events for children and young people.
• Contribute to the out-of-hours support rota for foster carers.

We are looking for someone who is committed, organised and passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. You will be confident building relationships with foster carers, professionals and wider support networks, and able to balance professional curiosity with warmth, empathy and clear communication.

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong written, IT, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in fostering is desirable, but we would also welcome applications from qualified social workers with relevant children’s services experience and a strong interest in fostering.

We know how important it is to support the people who support our foster carers and children. You will join a values-led organisation where your professional development matters and where your work directly contributes to turning children’s lives around.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to employee support programmes.
• Simply Health medical cashback scheme.
• Blue Light Card access.
• Enhanced company pension contribution.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme and long service recognition.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of a supportive fostering service, we would love to hear from you.

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Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.