Supervising Social Worker – Family Placement (part time, 30 hours per week).Visa Sponsorship.

Key responsibilities…

• To supervise and support Foster Carers and young people appropriately. Completing statutory visits and annual reviews.
• To support the recruitment and assessment process of Foster Carers to enable more of our vulnerable children to be placed in local placements, near to their family and friends.
• To work with the children’s social worker to achieve permanence for the children, whether this be through long term fostering or special guardianship.

The role will enable you to continually develop your skills and knowledge, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement of the services and support we deliver.

Eligibility Requirements 

You are a committed and compassionate social worker who understands that whilst social work can be challenging, it is also deeply rewarding. You value a supportive environment where your well-being, development, and professional growth are genuinely prioritised. You believe in reflective practice, thrive in collaborative settings, and are open to learning from peers and leaders alike.

You are looking for a workplace that not only supports your professional journey but also ensures you feel appreciated and empowered to make a real difference in children’s lives.

We provide children, young people and families with the right service at the right time.  Put simply, we change lives for the better.

About the team

Family Placement is a small, close-knit team within Children’s Social Care that is built on strong peer support and shared values. We know social work is not always easy, which is why we are committed to creating a supportive, resilient, and inclusive environment.

You will benefit from dedicated administrative support, comprehensive learning and development, led by our passionate Principal Social Worker and regular supervision, resilience groups, well-being events, and peer-to-peer collaboration.

We work closely with children’s social workers to provide consistent, high-quality support to vulnerable children. Our team members are given the time to build meaningful relationships with families, backed by approachable leadership, a culture of shared problem-solving, and expert guidance when needed.

We are focused on providing a safe, secure, and psychologically supportive base so our staff can thrive, both professionally and personally.

Benefits

• 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.

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