Job Opportunity with Barnardo's: Supervising Social Worker

Location: Hybrid, Aberdeen

Salary: £35,713 - £47,793 (FTE) plus Office at Home Allowance

Contract type: Permanent

​Hours: 30

Closing Date: 14 December 2025

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Join Barnardo's Scotland Fostering North as a Supervising Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Barnardo's Scotland Fostering North is looking for a dedicated Qualified Supervising Social Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team.

Location: Hybrid, with travel mainly across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and some in Moray and Highland. Wider travel across Scotland may be required for meetings and training. Our team meets both online and in-person at our Aberdeen office. 

About the Role
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team including social workers, children's workers, therapists, managers, and administrative staff. Together, we recruit, supervise and support foster carers who provide safe, nurturing homes for looked after children and young people referred by Local Authorities.

What We're Looking For
We're seeking a qualified social worker with experience and enthusiasm in Children's Services/Fostering. You'll bring strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to trauma-informed practice, and the ability to work collaboratively across regions.

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