Job Description

Supervising Social Worker / Hybrid working / Poole / Fostering

We're looking for a passionate Supervising Social Worker to join our growing team in Poole and we want someone who is ready to play a key role in supporting our fantastic foster families.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll manage a quality-focused caseload of up to

10 households/14 children

across Dorset. Your goal is to help our carers provide the best possible outcomes for the children in their care. You'll be a key support for our carers, ensuring they're

"Ofsted-ready"

and confident in their role. You'll also be involved in

Form F assessments

to help us bring new carers into our community. Prior assessment experience is a big plus, as we have a healthy recruitment pipeline. Travel within Dorset is part of the job, with some drives of up to 90 minutes. We also attend recruitment and social events, which might occasionally fall on a weekend. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, so we offer

flexible working

to help you manage your hours.
The Details

Salary:

40,000 + a performance-related payment after your probation period.

Hours:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (9 am - 5 pm).

Location:

Home-based with an expectation to be in our

Poole

office 1-2 days per week for supervision and team meetings.

On-Call:

A paid on-call rota (1:6 weeks) at 150 per week.

Time Off:

28 days of annual leave + 8 bank holidays. This increases to 32 days with length of service, and you get your birthday off, too!
Our Perks

Mileage allowance of

0.45 per mile

. A comprehensive training program to support your professional growth. Discretionary sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme for professional support. An annual pay increase, plus Cycle and Electric Car salary sacrifice schemes.
If you're a Supervising Social Worker who is passionate about supporting foster carers and believes in high-quality, compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you

Please apply using a full CV / work history

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Social Worker Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poole BH15 2AT