Principal Social Worker Fostering

An independent fostering agency is looking for a principal social worker for their fostering service that covers the Midlands. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.

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 independent fostering agency is well known for working with a therapeutic approach and their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2025). They are a therapeutic fostering agency that work with a trauma-informed approach and they have offices in South Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire & Gloucestershire.

About the job

• Managing a small caseload
• Supporting and supervising social workers
• Contributing to foster carer retention & recruitment strategies
• Quality assurance
• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
• Business development
• Working with/deputising for the registered manager

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in fostering to at least a senior social work level whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £46,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience
• A car allowance of £3,000
• Mileage paid
• 30 days of annual leave (rising to 35 days) + public holidays
• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discount schemes
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny

07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement
• Application form enhancement
• Access to many jobs in the market
• One central point of contact
• Interview preparation assistance
• Expert consultation
• Questions answered
• Offer negotiation