Location: Middlesbrough office (flexible travel across North East)
Salary: £41,012.05 - £47,579.65 per annum (competitive and experience-based)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working arrangements available)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join a successful North East team, with a base in the Middlesbrough office. You'll play a vital role in supporting foster carers and the children entrusted to their care across the region.
What you'll do:

• Provide exceptional supervision and support to foster families.
• Collaborate effectively with other professionals involved in the children's lives.
• Develop insightful reports and attend meetings.
• Champion the well-being of children in foster care.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine desire to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Strong commitment to our values: respect, honesty, transparency, reliability, and a child-centered approach.
• Experience managing a caseload
• Willingness to participate in our on-call system for out-of-hours support.
• Relevant social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• In-depth knowledge of fostering regulations, child protection, and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A car and valid driving license (for out-of-hours requirements).

Why join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Manageable caseloads for high-quality support.
• Flexible working options (hybrid model with home and office work).
• Robust training and development opportunities for continuous growth.
• Strong focus on employee well-being.
• Be part of a growing and successful fostering service that makes a difference.

We particularly welcome applications from:

• Newly qualified Social Workers.
• Experienced Social Workers with transferable skills and a passion for fostering.