Principal Social Worker Fostering

An independent fostering agency is looking for a principal social worker for their fostering service that covers the Midlands. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team This independent fostering agency is well known for working with a therapeutic approach and their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2025). They are a therapeutic fostering agency that work with a trauma-informed approach and they have offices in South Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire. About the job Managing a small caseloadSupporting and supervising social workersContributing to foster carer retention and recruitment strategiesQuality assuranceUpkeeping all relevant compliance and reportsBusiness developmentWorking with/deputising for the registered manager About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in fostering to at least a senior social work level whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. What''s on offer? A salary of £46,000 - £49,000 dependent on experienceA car allowance of £3,000Mileage paid30 days of annual leave (rising to 35 days) + public holidaysExcellent CPD training and development opportunitiesPension schemeLife AssuranceDiscount schemesFurther benefits For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from ..... full job details .....