Family Fostering Partners
Supervising Social Worker
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Supervising Social Worker
Supervising Social Worker, Staffordshire and Surrounding Areas
We’re growing, and we’re looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our FFP family.
If you’re based in or around Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, or the surrounding areas, and you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and given time to build meaningful relationships with foster families, we’d love to hear from you.
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About the Organisation
Family Fostering Partners is a well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency supporting foster parents, children, and young people since 2015. We operate across Wales, Herefordshire, the West Midlands, Shropshire, and Stoke, offering high-quality care in a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Why Join Us?
- Up to 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 5 additional days leave after 5 years’ service
- Paid FosterTalk membership (benefits and rewards)
- Private health cover (post-probation)
- Competitive mileage rates
- Employer pension scheme
- Low caseloads for quality support
- Strong supervision and management support
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This is an opportunity for a passionate and motivated Supervising Social Worker to feel valued, develop skills, and make a real difference to foster parents, children, and young people.
Role Details
- Job Title: Supervising Social Worker
- Location: Home-based (covering Foster families across Staffordshire and the surrounding area), with candidates ideally based in or near Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, or Cheshire
- Reports to: Fostering Manager
- Contract: Full-time, flexible/condensed hours or 4-day week considered
- Salary: £34,514 to £42,656 (depending on experience)
- Closing Date: Friday, 10th [Month not specified]
- Interviews: 16th July
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality supervision and support to foster parents
- Ensure effective matching for children
- Prepare reports for reviews and panels
- Participate in out-of-hours rotas
- Complete Form F assessments
Requirements
Essential:
- A qualified social worker with Social Work England registration
- Strong safeguarding knowledge
- Confidence to support, challenge, and develop foster parents constructively
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Specific Qualifications and Experience:
- Social Work Degree, CQSW, or DipSW/equivalent
- Social Work England registration
- Experience supporting children and families
- Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
- Ability to work flexibly, meet deadlines, and apply reflective practice
Practical:
- Full driving licence and access to a car (essential for regional travel)
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality, and teamwork
Desirable:
- 3+ years’ post-qualifying experience
- Experience in assessments
- Knowledge of fostering legislation
Safeguarding Commitment
Family Fostering Partners is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles require:
- Safer recruitment checks (enhanced DBS, references, qualifications, and Right to Work checks)
- Equality and diversity integrated into a fair, inclusive recruitment process
Next Steps
Interested? For an informal discussion or to request an application form, please email:
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