Supervising Social Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Supervising Social Worker to join our established and supportive team within the North West Fostering Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a service that prioritises high-quality support for foster carers and is committed to helping children and young people thrive and achieve positive outcomes.

This is a hybrid role, combining flexible home working with a requirement to attend our Speke office on a weekly basis for team meetings and collaboration. The role involves travelling across the North West region to provide direct support to foster carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to a caseload of foster carers
• Undertake regular visits, ensuring carers are fully supported in delivering excellent care
• Contribute to the recruitment, assessment, and training of foster carers
• Work in partnership with local authorities and other professionals
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and child-centred practice
• Support children and young people's placements to promote stability, achievement, and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate, timely records and reports in line with regulatory requirements

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual who:

• Is a qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)
• Has current Social Work England registration
• Has experience working within fostering or children's services
• Demonstrates strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Is committed to delivering high-quality support to foster carers
• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage a varied workload
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel across the Northwest

What We Offer

• A supportive, experienced, and well-established team environment
• A service that values quality, relationships, and positive outcomes for children
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training
• A meaningful role where you can make a real difference

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

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People & Culture

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

• Reference number:23123
• Job Title:Supervising Social Worker
• Location:Barnardo's North West Fostering Service
• Contract type:Permanent
• Hours:37
• Salary:£36,427 - £48,749 plus Office at Home Allowance £312 per annum
• Closing Date:22 June 2026