Supervising Social Worker
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
community-and-social-service
Posted
June 06, 2026
About the Role
Northampton Children's Trust is seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated Post Approval Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting our foster carers and ensuring that children and young people receive high-quality, safe, and stable care placements where they can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Hold a caseload of approved foster carers, providing regular supervision, guidance, and support
Contribute to the duty system and work collaboratively with the Placements Team to identify suitable placements
Undertake assessments to understand the needs of children, young people, and families
Regularly visit foster carers, children, and families to provide advice, support, and interventions
Carry out direct work with children and families to build positive, trusting relationships
Monitor and review placements, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
Ensure ...
Northampton Children's Trust is seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated Post Approval Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting our foster carers and ensuring that children and young people receive high-quality, safe, and stable care placements where they can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Hold a caseload of approved foster carers, providing regular supervision, guidance, and support
Contribute to the duty system and work collaboratively with the Placements Team to identify suitable placements
Undertake assessments to understand the needs of children, young people, and families
Regularly visit foster carers, children, and families to provide advice, support, and interventions
Carry out direct work with children and families to build positive, trusting relationships
Monitor and review placements, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
Ensure ...