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The Service The Children & Families Service provide social work/care support and intervention with children, young people and their parents/carers. This includes Children in Need of Support, Protection and Care, including Care Leavers, Children with Disabilities and Young People who offend and/or are at risk of exploitation. The service also provides a range of placement options for children who are in the care of the local authority including foster care and residential care, adoption and other care arrangements with Special Guardians and Connect Persons. About the Role As Service Leader, you will: Lead and manage a service of team leaders and social workers working with Children in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline cases, including Children We Care For. You will ensure all team requirements are met regarding: Overseeing statutory compliance, workforce development, performance management, and quality improvement. Supervising team leaders and support complex decision-making, including initiating child protection enquiries and considering removal from home when necessary. Working collaboratively with partner agencies such as Health, Education, Police, Housing, and voluntary services to deliver integrated support for vulnerable children and families. Promoting timely, evidence-based assessments and cost-effective intervention plans that improve safety and well-being. Driving service development, budget management, and staff well-being initiatives. Championing a restorative, strengths-based, "think family" approach and embed the Family Safeguarding Model across the service. This is a high-autonomy leadership role requiring strong judgment, creativity, and the ability to influence practice and culture change. The ideal candidate We're looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families. You will need to: Hold a Social Work qualification (Diploma/Degree/MSc) and be registered with Social Work England. Have substantial experience in children's social care, including safeguarding and care proceedings. Be a confident and competent leader with proven experience in managing teams and driving performance. Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Be collaborative and skilled at bringing together different disciplines and agencies to achieve common goals. Have a strong understanding of statutory guidance, local policies, and evidence-based practice. Be committed to continuous professional development and able to coach, mentor, and support others. Show resilience, creativity, and a "can-do" attitude, with the ability to manage stress and promote staff well-being. Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement. Working Arrangements: The expectation is that role is primarily office based Interviews will be held in January 2026 Application process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact . or call the recruitment team on

Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full Time Salary: Up to £45,000 per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Office Based in Oldbury with flexibility to work from home - Covering the West Midlands. ABOUT US We're a high-quality fostering organisation, recognised as 'Outstanding' by OFSTED, and one of the UK's only independent fostering agencies specialising in cultural and faith-based fostering placements. That's what we set out to do in 2012, and we're still doing it today. Our focus is on helping children and young people with specific religious or cultural needs find foster parents who share their values and identity and can provide a safe and loving home. As such we provide a specialist service and in our most recent inspection in 2024, OFSTED rated us as 'Outstanding' in every area of our work Our head office is in the West Midlands, but as out reputation and services have grown, so has our presence across the UK. We now have an office in Blackburn and also cover the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We are fortunate to have Kulvinder Kaur Sahota as our Manager in Process of Registration and are a close, supportive team of staff. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior /Supervising Social Worker to join our passionate team. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support and supervise foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Work with foster parents to ensure they fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the ACS policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to foster parents in line with ACS's Operational Standards. Work in partnership with local authorities and other professionals to support children, young people and foster parents and contribute to all relevant meetings and any other tasks. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with young people and adults Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures Ability to work in partnership with placing authorities. Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Kulvinder Kaur Sahota or Andrew Nugent, Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Active Care Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Supervising Social Worker 1 2 & 3 - Placements & General Fostering Job description 37 hours per week Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity to support children to achieve stability and permanence. We want to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people are achieved via the completion of high quality assessments and provision of comprehensive support packages for children to reside in permanent homes. The Permanence Team sits alongside the Kinship Fostering service in BCBC and works in partnership with this service. As a member of the team, you will benefit from being part of a well-established and stable staff team. We value and support each other and recognise the importance of staff well-being in being able to undertake their role. The role of a Permanence Social Worker is to support kinship carers to be able to provide permanence for children and young people they are caring for within both Public and Private Law proceedings. Applicants will need to be suitably experienced and knowledgeable of undertaking Special Guardianship assessments and Support Plans with regard to Special Guardianship Regulations and Orders of permanence available to the Court, providing well-evidenced and robust assessments and support plans that ensure the success of permanent placements for children and their kinship carers. This includes being able to provide advice, consultation and mentoring to prospective Special Guardianship carers, young people and social workers, where a permanence order is being sought. Applicants will also need to be suitably experienced and knowledgeable of reviewing Special Guardianship Support Plans. Applicants will be required to evidence their ability to work in partnership with kinship carers, children, Social Workers and other agencies to enable effective assessment and support planning in a timely manner. You will need to be enthusiastic, compassionate and understanding of the needs of kinship carers and have a passion for achieving permanence for children, young people and their families. Your role will also include supporting the Kinship Team and fostering service in a wider context of undertaking Duty as part of a rota system, additional duties that support the needs of kinship carers and children in their care and being part of the recruitment and retention fostering events that we hold throughout the year. In return for your passion and commitment, you will receive a robust induction, regular reflective supervision as well as additional support and mentoring and a variety of learning and development opportunities. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding, learning environment where staff feel valued and respected. For further information on working as a Permanence Social Worker in Bridgend Fostering Team, please contact: Amanda Etherington ( ) The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 07 January 2026 Shortlisting Date: 08 January 2026 Interview Date:16 January 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

We are excited to be hiring two Bank Supervising Social Workers, specialising in completion of Kinship Assessments, to join our fantastic Fostering Team based in Reigate and Woking. We pay a competitive fee of £2,500 per assessment completed , plus travel expenses. Our Offer to You: Generous Annual leave allowance An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours A generous local government salary related pension Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role In this role you will become a vital part of our creative and compassionate Fostering service. We are dedicated to supporting Surrey's most vulnerable children and young people, working with theories of trauma, attachment and loss. Our goal is to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring no one is left behind. We are currently seeking bank Supervising Social Workers to complete assessments, considering applicants for Kinship Fostering, Special Guardianship, or both. We use Form K (Coram Baaf) for completing assessments. These assessments are required to be completed in short timescales, so it is essential that you are self-motivated and accustomed to working autonomously, and to agreed deadlines. A key aspect of this role will be to establish positive rapport with families in times of stress, so this is an area you will need to feel confident in. As part of this role, you will also attend Court or Fostering panels to present your assessments, as and when required. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England Experience of completing Kinship assessments Ability to produce clear, triangulated, evidence based and analytical assessments Good IT skills Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust We have offices in Reigate and Woking, however you will need to be prepared to travel around the county, and beyond, to meet the demands of the role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please tell us what motivates you to work with Kinship carers? Please describe, in your view, what the most important qualities Kinship carers need are? Please tell us about the key skills, abilities and experience you would bring to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/12/2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £37,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free Parking Office Location: Hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office once a month (Albourne, West Sussex or Chislehurst) Location: London, as a standard caseload, will be no more than 1 hour's drive (but flexibility will be required on occasion as part of team working) About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Southern Counties registration covers the whole of the South, London, and Essex area. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across Hampshire and surrounding areas, with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Ideally previous experience of family placement work and foster care practice including the assessment of potential foster parents however, for the right candidate training and development is provided. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and databases Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review, and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) For an informal discussion please contact Leisa Sheridan Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment INDCOMHPINDJULHPC

An Outstanding rated, Independent Fostering Agency that is committed to supporting young people therapeutically are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team based in South London . You will have a generous salary of up to £47,000 per annum, a bonus of up to 10% of your salary and fantastic therapeutic fostering training and development, plus great career progression opportunities. This fostering agency closes over Christmas, and also provides home-working, all whilst working for an Outstanding rated agency. I am looking for qualified, SWE registered social workers with experience either working in fostering or adoption, or any children's services as a qualfied social worker, ideally with more than 2 years' experience. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or

We have a great opportunity for a Duty Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Dakota, Weybridge. The salary range for Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.Our Offer to YouWe pay your Social Worker England Registration fee28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependants leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesRefer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerOur ProgressWe are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE.About the RoleOur Duty Team Manager is responsible for managing the contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team via both the Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) and the Request For Support (RFS) and ensuring these are allocated and managed in line with Surrey thresholds, policies and procedures.You will delegate contacts to duty social workers and will be responsible for the allocation of children to social workers across the assessment service, and where necessary lead on the identification of children who are at risk of immediate harm, facilitating strategy discussions in line with agreed processes to ensure a timely response to any safeguarding concerns.You will also work closely with the other Team Managers as part of the management team within the North East Assessment service and will be expected to provide cover to other Team Managers as and when required to ensure cover across the service and ensuring the monthly rota for the duty social workers is covered.About working in AssessmentThe first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family.One VoiceIn Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development.Your Application- Our Inclusive ApproachIn order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:Qualified Social Work degree and SWE RegistrationCar driver with a valid UK licenseASYE completed, within two years of qualifyingUK social work experienceSubstantial post-qualified experienceEvidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staffTo apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role?Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role.Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.Next StepsIf your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like.We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences.The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 28th of December 2025.Contact UsOur friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged.An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for this organisation covering a caseload in the West Midlands . This is a permanent position You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and their families and work with a therapeutic approach. They are very creative with their work. About you The successful candidate will have experience within Children's Social Work post qualification and experience in a Fostering team is ideal whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Up to £37,000 dependent on experienceCar allowance30 days of annual leave + public holidaysMileage coveredHybrid workingPensionTraining & development opportunitiesOther benefits Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / 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

An Outstanding rated, Independent Fostering Agency that is committed to supporting young people therapeutically are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team based in South London . You will have a generous salary of up to £47,000 per annum, a bonus of up to 10% of your salary and fantastic therapeutic fostering training and development, plus great career progression opportunities. This fostering agency closes over Christmas, and also provides home-working, all whilst working for an Outstanding rated agency. I am looking for qualified, SWE registered social workers with experience either working in fostering or adoption, or any children's services as a qualfied social worker, ideally with more than 2 years' experience. Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or

Children's Services Team Leader Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area) Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Salary : £29,484 per annum. Additional overtime is regularly available About us: LCS are a leading provider of semi-independent accommodation and support for young people leaving care. Our aim is to support young people towards living independently and to achieve their dreams and aspirations. We provide young people with high quality accommodation and support them to overcome hurdles, become independent and create a welcoming environment. We support young people aged 16 and over, a number of whom have complex needs including dealing with experiences of trauma and/or loss. About you: You will join our management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The primary tasks will include supervising a team of support workers as well as undertake some direct support work yourself. You will be given excellent support and coaching from one our experienced Operations Managers, including regular supervision and formal training opportunities. You will hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Have experience of working with young people affected by experiences of trauma and loss Have experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues Knowledge and experience in staff management Must be able to work well under pressure and to time limited deadlines Have good skills in building relationships and keeping young people at the centre of service thinking and planning Must have excellent leadership skills Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle Main responsibilities: To provide keywork to a number of young people, so that they achieve their aspirations and are supported to become independent To provide management including regular individual and group supervisions to the support work team To represent the service positively to a variety of young people, their families and partner agencies To contribute to our Out of Hours Duty Rota To ensure staffing rotas are prepared well in advance and to ensure cover in the event of staff absence/sickness To contribute to leading the team in delivering a safe and high quality service, including chairing regular team meetings and modelling a positive and child-centred culture To write, assess and review the quality of Initial Needs and Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Critical Incident Reports To deputise for the Operations Manager as required To communicate with young people and their parents/carers, to empower them to make informed decisions and to advocate on their behalf when appropriate To maintain contact with the young person's parents/carers where appropriate and in consultation with the responsible local authority To maintain appropriate links with the community in which the young person is placed To support young people to access education, employment and volunteering opportunities Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Accredited Training Employee Discount Scheme Pension Scheme LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP