Supervising Social Worker - Foster Care Contract Type: Full-Time (37 hours), 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Office Location: Northwest Benefits: * £3,000 Car Allowance * 30 days Annual Leave (increases to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays * Company Pension * Life Assurance (2x salary) * Employee Discount Scheme * Medical Cash Plan Key Responsibilities: * Supervise and support foster carers to ensure high-quality care for children. * Assess and monitor the needs of foster placements and children in care. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation. * Collaborate effectively with other professionals and stakeholders. * Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota for the Northwest region. Requirements: * Hold a qualification in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. * Proven experience of working within the fostering sector. * Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding practices. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * Commitment to high-quality practice, including the willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends. * Proficient IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and relevant databases/systems. * Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Orange Grove Fostercare). If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about fostering and child welfare, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families