Oakwood Fostering
Supervising social worker
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Supervising Social Worker – Fostering
West Midlands | Genuine Home-Based Role
£38,500–£45,500 per annum, depending on experience
No daily commute. Genuine home working.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker based in the West Midlands to join our growing independent fostering agency.
This is a genuinely home-based role. Your home will be your normal place of work, giving you the flexibility to manage your diary and work independently.
A little about us
At Oakwood Fostering, we believe children thrive when the adults around them feel well supported too. We are an independent therapeutic fostering agency committed to providing nurturing, stable homes where children and young people feel safe, valued, understood and able to thrive.
Our approach recognises the impact of trauma, attachment and children's individual experiences. We work alongside foster carers to help them understand the child behind the behaviour and respond with empathy, curiosity, consistency and care.
We are growing, and we are looking for a Supervising Social Worker who wants to be part of that journey. People who thrive in our team tend to be relationship-focussed, willing to learn and motivated, with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing for children in care and their foster families.
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What will the role involve?
You will have responsibility for an allocated caseload of foster carers, developing strong professional relationships and providing high-quality supervision, support and challenge.
You will also:
- Complete supervisory visits, annual reviews and safer caring plans.
- Support foster carers to understand trauma, attachment and children's emotional and developmental needs.
- Complete high-quality, analytical assessments.
- Work collaboratively with local authorities, children's social workers, schools and other professionals.
- Contribute to matching, placement stability and positive outcomes for children.
- Contribute to the continued development of our fostering service.
Who are we looking for?
You will need:
- A recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
- Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills.
- Experience of completing Form F assessments would be a bonus but not essential.
- A good understanding of therapeutic, trauma-informed and attachment-informed practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The confidence and drive to work independently and manage your own diary and priorities.
- To be based in the West Midlands and able to travel to foster families and meetings when required.
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Why join Oakwood Fostering
We want our social workers to have the autonomy to do their jobs well. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing agency where you can genuinely influence practice, know the foster families you support well and be part of a highly motivated team.
You'll have the freedom of genuine home working, combined with the professional connection, reflective practice and support that good fostering social work requires.
Salary
£38,500–£45,500 per annum, depending on experience
Location
Home-based – applicants must be based in the West Midlands
Working arrangements
Genuine home-based working, with travel to foster carers' homes and professional meetings as required.
Interested?
We'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you would like to join Oakwood Fostering to info@oakwoodfostering.com.
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Oakwood Fostering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of Social Work England registration and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
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