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Supervising Social Worker
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Supervising Social Worker
Supervising Social Worker (Fostering)
Are you a Life Changer?
Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, courage, and care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other, and fix what needs fixing—together.
The Opportunity
Compass Fostering is looking for a knowledgeable Supervising Social Worker to join our team.
- Location: Based in Newton Aycliffe, covering the Newton Aycliffe area.
- Work Arrangements: Hybrid model, blending office, remote and on-site visits to foster carers.
- Flexibility: Make an active difference in a dynamic organisation while growing your career.
We’re seeking a Social Worker ready to influence change—whether you’re an established Supervising Social Worker looking for something new, or already passionately engaged in fostering and childcare.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate creatively with foster carers and young people, helping them reach their full potential.
- Manage a caseload of up to 15 fostering families, offering support, guidance, and skill development.
- Provide wrap-around support to foster carers, including an out-of-hours on-call service.
- Contribute actively to the growth and development of our Fostering Service.
- Apply expertise in fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding.
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Requirements
To be considered, you must:
- Demonstrate a reflective, creative approach when working with foster carers and young people.
- Have a typical caseload of up to 13 fostering families.
- Be committed to out-of-hours on-call support for foster carers.
- Hold a qualified Social Work professional qualification.
- Be registered with Social Work England (SWE).
- Have experience in fostering-related social work or childcare, including the looked-after children’s team.
- Identify and assess needs of young people effectively.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding.
- Be proficient in objective professional assessments of children and young people.
- Have access to a car and a valid driving licence.
All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
Why Join Us?
Career Growth
- Multiple career paths with promotion opportunities.
- Low caseloads (up to 15 fostering families).
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Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on pay grade, experience and qualifications.
- Travel package: 45p per mile + £100 monthly car allowance.
- Wellbeing support, including sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
- Performance rewards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years service).
- RM Weekly Safety Awards: Opportunity to win up to £150 in vouchers per month.
- MediCash: Cashback for medical appointments (optical, dental, etc.).
- Life Assurance: 3 x annual salary (post-probation).
- Holiday entitlement: 25 days rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays, birthday leave (2.5 days)”, a health and wellbeing day, and a ** midwive/maternity day.
About Us
Compass Community is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring our environment reflects the varied backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences that strengthen our mission to support young people.
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