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Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Support Team

United Kingdom, Leicestershire 38.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join their Kinship Support Team based at Groby Road, Glenfield. This is a crucial, short-term role required to cover a staff sickness for a maximum of 6 months. Because we need to ensure continuity of care and support for our kinship carers and children, we are looking for a professional who can hit the ground running and start immediately.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide robust supervision, guidance, and emotional support to connected persons and kinship carers
  • Assess the needs of kinship families, identifying and implementing support packages to ensure long-term placement stability
  • Ensure all kinship placements adhere to relevant fostering regulations, national minimum standards, and local authority policies
  • Work closely with child care social workers, schools, health professionals, and support groups to advocate for the needs of the kinship family

Requirements

  • Proven, strong experience working directly within a Local Authority Kinship Support Team as a supervising social worker
  • Deep understanding of the specific challenges, legal frameworks, and emotional dynamics surrounding connected persons and kinship care
  • Active Social Work England registration and an enhanced DBS check
  • Must be available to start immediately and commit to a contract of up to 6 months
  • BA in social work

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