Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – Fostering
Salary: £38,000 – £46,000 + Out-of-Hours Allowance
Location: London & Surrounding Areas
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Are you ready to step into a management role where your social work expertise will directly shape the lives of children and foster families? We're seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our outstanding fostering agency and play a key role in supervision, staff development, and service improvement. This is more than a caseload—this is an opportunity to lead, influence, and deliver exceptional outcomes for children in care. What you’ll do:

• Supervise a team of Social Workers, Assistants, and Support Workers
• Manage a complex caseload with confidence and autonomy
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required
• Champion high-quality, child-centred practice and risk management
• Chair complex meetings
• Represent the agency at panels, reviews, and external meetings
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience in children and families
• Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding practice
• Skilled in report writing, supervision, and analytical thinking
• Confident leading teams and chairing meetings

Desirable:

• Experience in independent fostering
• Supervision experience
• Familiarity with systemic practice or Secure Base model

Why join us?

• Be part of a child-focused, ethically driven fostering agency
• Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive team
• Access to ongoing CPD, out-of-hours allowance, and career progression

If you’re ready to influence real change and lead with integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape a better future for children. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £38,000.00-£46,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Experience:

• Social Work: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SWE registration (required)

Work Location: In person