Senior Supervising Social Worker

• Supervise and support a caseload of around 12 foster carers, providing monthly supervision and regular visits
• Undertake safeguarding, risk assessments, and care planning in line with the organisations policies and Social Care Wales standards
• Attend reviews, meetings, and respond to crises when required
• Contribute to foster carer annual reviews and present reports to panel as needed
• Co-lead carer training sessions alongside the Deputy Manager (training lead)
• Sit on fostering panels periodically (typically Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm)
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities and multi-agency professionals
• Uphold the organisations values, ensuring all work reflects a child-centred, safe, and nurturing approach

• Qualified Social Worker with SWE or Social Care Wales registration (support provided if transferring registration)
• 2 years plus experience in a childrens social work setting IFA, Local Authority or NHS
• Open to experience within Fostering, Adoption, Looked After Children, or Children in Our Care within local authority or IFA
• Open to candidates a CAMHS Therapeutic background
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Care Planning, and multi-agency working
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Welsh-speaking desirable but not essential

• Flexible hybrid working - work from home Mondays and Fridays
• Manage your own diary with autonomy and trust
• Strong team culture with approachable, experienced leadership
• Mileage paid at £0.45p per mile during working hours
• Regular carer activities and support events - walk and talks, holiday activities, pantos, and more
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities