A fostering charity are looking for a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service covering Somerset & Devon. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract with homebased working and travel required across Somerset and Devon, including Bridgwater, Exeter and Torbay.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This not-for-profit fostering organisation works with a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to fostering across the South West. They are well known for their flexible and creative ways of working whilst prioritising the needs of children, foster carers, and staff wellbeing.

The organisation reinvests surplus income directly into services, carers, staff development, and innovative projects supporting children and care experienced young people. They have a strong reputation as an employer, offering flexible working opportunities, extensive wellbeing support, and excellent professional development opportunities.

About the job

Supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families across Somerset and Devon with complex needs
Undertaking initial visits and completing Form F assessments
Providing post-approval support to foster carers
Working collaboratively with children, carers, and multi-agency professionals
Delivering training and group work where required
Ensuring practice meets relevant fostering legislation and National Minimum Standards
Attending staff meetings, team away days, and participating in the out-of-hours rota

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within fostering, family placements, or children's social work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation and regulations.

There is potential for this role to become permanent as the service continues to grow across the South West.

What's on offer?

A salary of up to £42,032 dependent on experience