Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Industry sector
Social Care
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
15/10/2025
Closing date
12/11/2025
Supervising Social Worker
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 per annum (Un-Progressed), £40,777 - £45,091 per annum (Progressed)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Foster a Future is the Council's fostering service, and they are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can supervise Foster Carers caring for vulnerable children and young people, working in a trauma informed, solution focussed way to help support and maintain fostering arrangements.
Skills and Qualifications
You will need to have:
* Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989
* Be able to demonstrate creative thinking
* Excellent communication and problem solving skills
* Experience of working with children (Foster carers, parents and other professionals is highly desirable)
* Knowledge of therapeutic parenting models (Desirable)
* A good understanding of the Fostering Regulations, Guidance and National Minimum Standards 2011 (England)
* A relevant social work qualification, such as Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
* A current Social Work England registration.
The Local Authority are committed to supporting your continued registration with Social Work England and will pay your registration fees for the year.
They will consider applications for progressed (N8) and unprogressed (N7) workers with relevant fostering experience but to apply for the progressed social worker role, you should have at least 2 years post qualifying experience and have achieved a Post Qualifying Award.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/supervising_social_worker/287350