Senior Social Worker (Maternity Cover)

02022026

£40,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Contract

Lewisham, Greater London

Social Care

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Nurture Fostering is seeking an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham. Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on being a small, supportive service where social workers are truly valued.
This is a full-time maternity cover opportunity, ideal for a confident and motivated social worker looking to take the next step in their career within a friendly and collaborative team.

What We Offer
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive and approachable management team
  • A welcoming, close-knit working environment
  • The opportunity to work for a Good Ofsted-rated IFA
Role Responsibilities
  • Supervise and support three social workers
  • Hold a small caseload of 3–5 foster carers
  • Take a lead role in investigations and referrals (with training and support provided)
  • Support and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs)
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality fostering practice
About You
  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Experience in fostering and/or Local Authority children’s social work
  • A minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience
  • A full driving licence is desirable
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site.