Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the drive to support and develop foster carers to provide safe, nurturing homes?A vacancy has arisen for an Experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team with a Good Ofsted local authority in the South.In the role of Supervising Social Worker you will ensure that the fostering team delivers a high quality service to Foster Carers. You will provide support, supervision and training for foster carers to provide a safe and secure environment for the children and young people of the area.What you''ll do:Provide high-quality supervision and support to foster carersUndertake regular visits and assessments to ensure safe, stable placementsContribute to foster carer recruitment, training, and retentionWork collaboratively with children''s social workers, schools, and health professionalsKeep comprehensive and timely records in line with statutory requirements Requirements:Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and registered with Social Work EnglandExperience in fostering, children''s social care, or related servicesStrong communication, assessment, and report-writing skillsA reflective practitioner who values teamwork and continuous improvementFlexibility to travel for visits and to work occasional evenings/weekends as neededBenefits: 40,476 - 44,710 per annum and excellent pension scheme25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank ..... full job details .....