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SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER,SSW (part time)
Parent and child fostering service ltd —London
- From £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Driving
- Annual leave
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Senior Social Work Practitioner
Royal Borough of Greenwich —London
- £49,056 - £62,918 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Supervising experience
14d
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Surrey County Council —Reigate
- £49,464 - £52,864 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Project Coordinator (Project Unity England)
100 Lightbulb Grant (Project Unity Leeds) —London
- £24,000 - £26,528 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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7d
Registered Manager (Independent Fostering Agency)
Bright Paths Fostering Ltd —London
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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6d
Project Monitoring Officer
Apasen —London
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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10d
Older Peoples Project Coordinator
Bengali Workers' Association —London
- £12,343 a year
- Part-time
- Social media management
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
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6d
Senior Social Worker - Enablement Services
Enfield Council —Enfield
- £43,680 - £51,138 a year
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Placements & Admin Officer
Connect Fostering Services Ltd. —Iver
- £24,420 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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6d
Male / Female Support Worker (SE19 1JU)
Step Ahead Services Ltd —London
- £112 a day
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Deputy Manager - Barnet Mencap
Mencap —Barnet
- £30,328 a year
- Call to connect
- Supervising experience
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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4d
Contact Supervisor
Surrey County Council —Reigate
- £34,660 - £36,943 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Senior Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Children's Home
Beacon Residential Homes —Slough
- £29,120 - £34,120 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Life insurance
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SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER,SSW (part time)
Parent and child fostering service ltd —London
To provide high-quality supervision, support and professional guidance to foster carers, ensuring that children and young people receive safe, stable, and…
From £35,000 a year
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Supervising Social Worker
Sunbeam Fostering Agency —Luton
To ensure that children’s care plans & agreements between foster carers, other agencies & Sunbeam appertaining to a placement are complete and adhered to.
Up to £40,000 a year
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SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER,SSW (part time)

Parent and child fostering service ltd
London

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Job details

Part-time
From £35,000 a year

Benefits

Casual dress
Annual leave

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Supervising experience
Team management
Driving
Organisational skills
Relationship management
Social Work England
IT
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Part-Time Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to oversee and support our social work team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing programmes, supervising staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality social services. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong relationship management skills and a background in programme and team management to contribute meaningfully within a supportive organisation.

HOURS: FLEXIBLE

Political Restriction: This position is not politically restricted
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Key Relationships: Children in placement, Foster Carers, Local Authorities, and PACFS staff

Role Purpose

· To provide high-quality supervision, support and professional guidance to foster carers, ensuring that children and young people receive safe, stable, and nurturing care that enables them to achieve their full potential.

· To contribute to the recruitment, assessment, training and retention of foster carers, and to support the development of the fostering service.

· To practice in accordance with fostering legislation, National Minimum Standards, and PACFS policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Foster Carer Recruitment, Assessment & Training

To actively support the recruitment of foster carers through networking, promotion, and participation in information events.
To undertake high-quality Form F assessments within required timescales.
To contribute to pre-approval training and preparation of prospective carers.
To support the ongoing development of foster carers through training, guidance and reflective practice.
To promote attendance at training, support groups, and agency events.
To contribute to the development of individual training and development plans.

Supervision & Support of Foster Carers

To provide regular supervision to foster carers in line with agency policy:
Monthly visits for carers with children in placement
Quarterly visits for carers without placements
To provide additional support visits where required.
To ensure carers maintain appropriate records and meet regulatory expectations.
To support carers in managing placements and responding to challenges.
To contribute to foster carer annual reviews and performance monitoring.
To identify concerns regarding carer performance and escalate appropriately.

Safeguarding & Child-Focused Practice

To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted at all times.
To ensure children’s voices are heard and they are supported to participate in their care.
To ensure children understand their rights and have access to relevant information (e.g. Children’s Guide).
To respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and follow statutory procedures.
To support children’s emotional, behavioural, educational, and developmental needs.

Placement Matching & Stability

To contribute to the matching process, ensuring placements meet the needs of children and the approval terms of carers.
To support placement stability and minimise disruption.
To ensure all relevant documentation is received from Local Authorities prior to placement.
To support carers during the placement process and transitions.

Working with Local Authorities & Professionals

To develop and maintain positive working relationships with Local Authority social workers and other professionals.
To represent PACFS at meetings, including LAC reviews and planning meetings.
To promote the agency and contribute to maintaining a positive reputation.
To support placement referrals and contribute to securing placements.

Fostering Panel

To prepare and present Form F assessments, annual reviews and other reports to panel.
To support foster carers attending panel.

Recording, Reporting & Quality Assurance

To maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records.
To complete reports and documentation to required standards and deadlines.
To contribute to audits and quality assurance processes.
To support the agency in meeting Ofsted requirements and inspections.

Team & Service Contribution

To work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
To contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
To share knowledge, feedback and ideas to improve practice.
To participate in supervision, training and professional development.

Out of Hours & Flexibility

To participate in the out-of-hours rota.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Skills, Aptitudes and Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and support the practice of others
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
Good negotiation and problem-solving skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equality
Ability to use initiative and think creatively
Emotional resilience and adaptability

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Experience of working with children and families
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Understanding of fostering regulations and standards
Experience of managing caseloads and meeting deadlines
IT literacy (Word, email, case recording systems)
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience of working within fostering services
Experience of undertaking Form F assessments
Experience of supervising or supporting foster carers
Experience within an Independent Fostering Agency
Experience of Parent & Child placements

Health & Safety

To take responsibility for personal health, safety and wellbeing.
To comply with all PACFS health and safety policies and procedures.

Additional Expectations

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Compliance with PACFS policies and procedures
Commitment to equality and diversity
Participation in continuous professional development
Enhanced DBS clearance required

Benefits Package

Salary up to £35,000 pro rata dependent on experience
32 days annual leave including public holidays
Business mileage reimbursed at 30ppm
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

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supervising social worker vacancies jobs in london

SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER,SSW (part time)

Senior Social Work Practitioner

Senior Supervising Social Worker

Project Coordinator (Project Unity England)

Registered Manager (Independent Fostering Agency)

Project Monitoring Officer

Older Peoples Project Coordinator

Senior Social Worker - Enablement Services

Placements & Admin Officer

Male / Female Support Worker (SE19 1JU)

Deputy Manager - Barnet Mencap

Contact Supervisor

Senior Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Children's Home

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