Social Worker - Fostering

Join Barnardo''s North England Fostering Service as a Supervising Social Worker. Barnardo''s is one of the UK''s leading children''s charities, and our North England Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated team. North England service cover Yorkshire, Humber and the North East of England. The successful applicant must be willing to drive across this region as part of their role. About the Role As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care. You will: Supervise, support, and develop foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for children. Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers. Contribute to the matching process and foster home stability. Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and professionals. Maintain accurate and timely records in line with regulatory requirements. Delivering training to foster carers Following induction period, join our out of hours rota What We are Looking For We''re seeking someone who is: A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) registered with Social Work England. Experienced in fostering or children''s social care. Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Able to work flexibly, including evenings and ..... full job details .....