🩺 We’re Hiring – Supervising Social Worker (Fostering)
📍 Location: Northamptonshire
🔖 Reference – SCS730
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (Hybrid – Office attendance required)
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: £35 per hour

About the Role:
Supply Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Service at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT). This exciting locum opportunity is suited to a qualified professional with strong fostering experience who can support foster carers and help deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and support an allocated caseload of approved foster carers
• Manage the Duty system, working closely with the Placements Team to coordinate placements
• Undertake assessments to understand the needs of children and families
• Provide regular visits, guidance, and interventions to foster families
• Deliver targeted interventions to address identified concerns or risks
• Carry out direct work with children and families, fostering positive relationships
• Ensure statutory duties are fulfilled under the legal and policy framework of NCT
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of support and interventions

Requirements:
• Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England
• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience within an English Local Authority
• Strong fostering and safeguarding experience
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
• Right to Work in the UK

Why Join Us?
• Join a committed fostering service focused on safeguarding and development
• Supportive, structured team environment with access to management and resources
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and foster families

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to renjeet@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV
• Completed NCT Cover Sheet (attached)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Share Code with Passport)
• National Insurance Number (Payslip, P45/P60, or HMRC letter)
• Enhanced DBS certificate (must be registered on the DBS Update Service)
• Social Work England Registration Number

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🌐 About Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions has a wide range of locum opportunities across the UK, recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grades. Please note: All locums must be contract-compliant before commencing work through our agency. We work in full compliance with Monitor/TDA rate caps, ensuring transparency and fair practice across all placements.