Job Opportunity with St Christopher's: Senior Supervising Social Worker - West Midlands

Location: West Bromwich

Salary: Up to £42,479 depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Specific Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 7 April 2026

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We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team and a growing fostering service in our West Midlands region where you will be able to contribute to achieving positive results for young people. 

Key aspects of the Role:

• Supervision of support workers and social workers.
• Deputising where appropriate for the Fostering Manager.
• Responsibility for carer and staff learning and development, events and activities.

​Applicants should have:

• CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work or equivalent professional qualification, and registration with Social Work England (SWE)
• Post-qualification experience of direct work with Looked After Children/ young people and their families.
• Significant experience of working in fostering or adoption, including direct experience of carrying out Form F assessments.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Knowledge of relevant child care legislation.
• Knowledge of Care Standards Act 2000, Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and the National Minimum Standards.
• Flexibility to work occasionally at weekends and in the evening.
• Willingness to participate in the on call rota.
• Ability to travel independently to all areas required by job responsibilities.

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