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Social Worker Practitioner – Fostering

Caritas Care -
Preston

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Full-time
£35,908 - £40,494 a year

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Annual leave
Employee assistance programme

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Social work
Experience working with children
Recruiting

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Social Worker Practitioner – Fostering

3 weeks ago

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Permanent | 37.5 hours per week

£35,908 – £40,494 Pro Rata

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?

Due to the retirement of one our Supervising Social Workers we have a rare and an exciting opportunity for a social worker to join our experienced and passionate Fostering Team at Caritas Care. We are a well-established Not for Profit Fostering Agency serving the North West, committed to delivering high quality and caring homes to children and young people. As a charity we have been providing Childrens Services for over 90 years, and our fostering services for over 25 years.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Supervising Social Worker to cover the Lancashire and wider North West area supervising and supporting a small caseload of fostering families and children.

In this varied role, you will be involved in recruiting, training, and assessing prospective foster carers, as well as providing ongoing supervision to foster carers and support to children to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will be part of an experienced and supportive team with a collaborative working ethos.

Why Join Us?

Excellent Training & Professional Development: We invest in our team with ongoing training and support
Hybrid & Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits you
Employee Assistance Programme: Access to Health Assured for external, independent support
Generous Annual Leave (24-29 days plus Bank Holidays)
Excellent support for newly qualified Social Workers and ASYE programme

Interested?

Join us and make a meaningful impact. Apply through our online application form!

If you would like to find out more or have an informal discussion please contact Lucy Doughty, [email protected] – 07967119515

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, your application will not progress

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August 2026

Provisional interview date: Friday 4th September 2026

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

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