Senior Supervising Social Worker (Home-Based)

Location: Devon & Somerset (must be within easy reach of the M5)
Salary: £42,032 per annum
Additional Benefits: £750 Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 Out-of-Hours Allowance (once on rota)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 17 June 2026
Interview Date: 25 June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Supervising Social Worker to join a dedicated fostering service supporting carers and children across Devon and Somerset.

This is a home-based role where you will work closely with foster carers and colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support, helping children and young people achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and the children in their care
• Ensure children are safe, well cared for, and achieving positive outcomes
• Undertake Form F assessments when required
• Facilitate support groups and deliver training to foster carers
• Contribute to service development and support colleagues
• Maintain accurate records using internal systems (e.g. CHARMS)
• Participate in the Out of Hours service (once on rota)

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised social work qualification
• Current registration with Social Work England
• At least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience within fostering, family placements, or a similar childcare setting
• Experience supervising foster carers (ideally managing caseloads of 10–12 families)
• Strong experience working with looked-after children and supporting their development
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and Fostering National Minimum Standards
• Experience delivering training and/or group work
• Excellent organisational and IT skills, including use of electronic case management systems
• Enhanced DBS (processed upon appointment)

Benefits Package

Work–Life Balance & Flexibility

• 35-hour working week
• Flexible homeworking from day one
• 31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Financial & Practical Benefits

• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Stakeholder pension (salary sacrifice)
• Progression to target salary after 18 months

Wellbeing Support

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP, mental health support, CBT, physio)
• Access to 35+ hours of annual wellbeing events
• Regular team wellbeing and connection sessions
• Menopause support policy with access to clinician appointments

Homeworking Support

• IT equipment package provided
• Home office setup loan

Development & Progression

• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Opportunities to develop trauma-informed and therapeutic practice
• Clear career progression pathways
• Involvement in service innovation and improvement projects

Travel Requirements

• Home-based role
• Monthly face-to-face meetings in the South West
• Additional travel for training, team meetings, and foster carer events

Additional Information

Candidates must be based in Devon or Somerset to ensure effective travel and support to carers.

Apply Now

If you are a committed social worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and foster families, we encourage you to apply. Contact Sarah Leigh on 02922 400519.